What makes a good list manager? [HD BizBlog- The Podcast: Productivity in Context]
This post provides some context for the post I entered below.
Simply GTD with Kelly: What makes a good GTD list manager?
So what makes a good GTD list manager?
Key features to look for:
* Sorting lists by context - many programs have a “category” feature that will easily support this.
* Ability to assign a due date - not forcing it on all of them, but allowing it for those that need it.
* Portable for on the go access - can be synched to a handheld or printed.
* Easily accessible - less than 60 seconds to get something in/out.
* More attractive to you than repelling - you’ve got to like the system your entrusting your brain to.
* Doesn’t force priority codes - if you know GTD, you know that forcing priority codes is old news and rarely accurate anyway.
* Place to capture additional notes - attached to an item to capture relevant info related to the item.
* Ability to search and sort in various ways.
* Robust enough to handle all of your stuff.
Is there a perfect GTD list manager out there?
I do not believe that there is such a thing as a “perfect” list manager, just the best list manager for you and your current circumstances. That is the beauty (some would say the curse) of the GTD system. It is flexible enough to handle many styles of use, and robust enough to conform to most of your organizational needs.
What do you use to manage your lists? Do you make lists? Leave a comment.
Original post here: Stephen
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