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Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
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Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration for Change Analysis.
Operations
Change Analysis
Purposedifferent
With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 h Setup, laufend30-60 min45-120 min
Participantsdifferent
112-6
Formatdifferent
AsyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Action Lists, Project List, Review RoutineUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsChange Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List
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ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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