GTD (Getting Things Done) Area of Focus Review

Introduction

• Speaker: Meg Edwards, GTD Coach
• Topic: Area of Focus and Responsibility Review

Weekly Review Importance

• Critical success factor in GTD practice
• Focus on cleaning up project and ground levels:
  • Calendar
  • Tools
  • Projects, actions, agendas, waiting fors

Area of Focus and Responsibility Review

• Conducted monthly at the beginning of each month
• Often overlooked by clients
• Acts as a bridge level between higher and lower horizons
• Purpose: Creates goals, vision, and purpose; triggers projects and actions

Benefits of Area of Focus Review

• Provides clarity across different life aspects
• Helps in recognizing changes and triggers new projects/actions
• Example personal areas of focus:
  • Health and well-being
  • Home, car
  • Fun, travel
  • Family and friends
  • Finances, spirituality

Conducting the Review

• Identify any problems or issues
• Establish any processes or procedures needed
• Capture any competency or creative projects or actions
• Determine if areas are on cruise control or need energy
• Check for any open loops (emotional, physical, mental, spiritual)

Personal Experience

• Speaker's experience with changes and new opportunities
• Importance of not missing creative opportunities

Tips for Effective Review

• Schedule a "tickler" for regular reviews
• Consider separate reviews for personal and professional areas
• Use the area of focus to guide prioritization

Conclusion

• Importance of not focusing solely on projects and actions
• Encouragement to establish and review areas of focus and responsibilities
• Invitation to feedback on GTD Focus YouTube videos

Note: This guide is based on insights from Meg Edwards on conducting an Area of Focus and Responsibility review, aimed at enhancing personal and professional productivity through structured reflection on key life aspects.