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Course Outline

The Methodology of ProWork - Day One

1. Introduction
    Transmuting “Stuff“ to Outcomes and Actions

2. Collecting
    The “Mind Sweep“
    Using Collection Tools

3. Processing
    The Fundamental Process
    Outcomes and Actions

4. Organizing
    Best use of Outlook, Lotus Notes and other PIM tools
    Paper or electronic systems
    Fundamental and Expanded Systems
    Total Workflow Integration

5. Reviewing
    The Critical Success Factor

6. Doing
    Eliminating Procrastination
    Criteria for Choosing Action

Handling Action and Projects - Day Two (half day)

1. The Power of Outcome Focus
    How We Filter Information
    Solution vs Limiting Focus

2. Capturing Creative Thinking
    Brainstorming Tools
    The Use of Creative Analysis
    Open vs. Critical Styles

3. The Natural Planning Model
    The Five Phases of How Our Mind Plans
    Natural Planning vs Normal Planning

4. How toThinkAbout (and Un-Stick) Projects
    Projects and Personal Systems   

Four week period for system implementation and coaching

Review and further system enhancements - Day Three (half day)

1. Reasons for procrastination and low success

2. Review of participants implementation and success

3. Enhance your system

4. Evaluation

David Allen on GTD - great overview on the methodology.

David Allen Live!