GTD

by Winston Ash on Founder Journal

Slow Down to Speed Up

David Allen, founder of GTD, wrote about this recently. I took this advice to heart. My actions were creating more chaos than good. Not focusing enough on getting the right things done; focused too much on completing any task.
 
So I took a break. A step back. And from this higher perspective, I am able to see what is important. By refocusing I am able to re-prioritize the entire inventory of outstanding actions. I see the world with a new filter; makes me think I’ve reached a new level. Instead of being on the rubber meets the road level; i’m at the take-off level and the results prove it.
 

Week in Review: 6/26/2017 – 7/2/2017

 

3 Major Goals Done This Week

  • Updated my tracker and created my July Habit Tracker;
  • Reorganized all outstanding commitments and took the time to rank them; and,
  • Enjoyed my personal time without thinking about work or business

What Went Right This Week?

  • Created a Daily Log that allows me to see what’s done or needs doing;
  • Started a learning path for Computer Science, Business, & Entreprenuership that levels me up; and,
  • Spent quality time focused on my home life.

What Went Wrong This Week?

  • Had hard conversations with co-workers;
  • Allowed outside influence to dictate my emotions for two days; and.
  • Fell off the wagon in regards to my fitness.

3 Goals for the Upcoming Week

 
by Winston Ash on #Manager, Business

Capture, Clarify, Organize

As a manager, this is my job. 

I realize to bring my business to the next level I need to do this work. 

Capture all inputs. Clarify what they mean for the business. Organize them by category. Then the crux of being an entrepreneur. Delegate the action. 

Ensure the work gets done. Put systems in place to follow-up and verify. Then, feed the beast. 

The CEO sets the course. The team handles the rest. Each role requires different skills. 

As business owner success is measured by increasing shareholder value. My goal in simple terms: do work, make money. 

Now, that I have an outcome set. I can see multiple paths. 

First project: 

Create flowchart of a typical client project. 

Stay Tuned …

The next #Manager post brings the flowchart.