GTD-Free is a multiplatform, free task management program that is based on the “Getting Things Done” (GTD) methodology. It aims to be lightweight and simple while offering a wide range of features such as editable lists, projects, priorities, etc.
This program will appeal to both (a) users who are knowledgeable about and/or use GTD to get organized, as well as (b) users who do not know much about GTD but are looking for a good task-management tool to help them get better organized.
Aaargh, I hate those action planners bigtime. Reminds me of my PR Assistant days, when I was given a ‘to do’ list, with actions that carried over if I didn’t do them.
Personally, I have always found that using my trusty A4 notebook to write down whatever I need to do is the easiest and best way to get my stuff done.
This thing you have to spend time adding everything, and then go through each step and whatnot, and it all seems like a waste of time when you can just a) write things down, b) use cellphone or mail reminders, and c) just do your tasks instead of planning them, monitoring them and then doing them and assessing them.
That’s just me though, I’m A-type and I am organised by nature, lol. ;-)
I must admit, as much of a computer junkie I am, I have always loved an A4 piece of paper next to my desk, lovely feeling to draw a line through a task once it’s tackled!
The only problem with these local applications is that you can’t take it with you. I use an application that allows me to view my entire GTD at work on my Win machine, at home on my Macs and even on my cell phone. And another app lets me call in tasks to my GTD without any writing or typing, great for those thoughts that hit me while driving.
I’ve written about my experiences with GTD at http://johnkendrick.wordpress.com/how-to-gtd/ John
John, I completely agree with you, I normally use something like dotProject on my server, so that I can always access it, like GMail and GCalender, etc.
Thanks for the link, I’ll definitely take a read of that!