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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{2} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{2.4 cm} x{5.6 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Task Management Key Objectives}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Capture & Capture everything that might need to get done or have usefulness in your life, big or small, now or later, maybe or cetainly, in a logical system outside and off of your mind. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Decide & Make front-end decisions about all inputs and create a working inventory of concrete next actions to implement or renegotiate. \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Engage \& Organize & Curate and coordinate all levels of commitments at any given time and take meaningful action based on your context and priorities. \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{p{0.8 cm} p{0.8 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{"Stuff"}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{"Stuff" is anything and everything in your psychological or physical world that doesn't belong where it is or the way it is, but you haven't determined it's value, outcome, and next action.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{Once we allow "Stuff" into our lives, we have an inherent, internal commitment to ourselves to clarify it's meaning.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{Anything that we think we "Should do", "Ought to do", "Need to do", "Have to do", and, in most cases, "Want to do", are considered "Stuff" and need our attention.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{3.76 cm} x{4.24 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{2 Steps to Resolving "Stuff"}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} 1. Defining what "DONE" means & The specific desired outcome. \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} 2. Determine what "DOING" looks like & The next physical action to take in accomplishing the desired outcome. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Basics to Managing Commitments}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{If anything is on your mind, your mind is not clear. Any and all open-loops must be collected outside of your mind in order for you subconscious to be at ease.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{You must clarify exactly what each commitment is (desired outcome) and decide exactly what you must do to make progress toward fulfillment (Next Action).} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Once you have decided on outcomes and actions, you must keep a reminders of them in a system you review regularly.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{1.6 cm} x{6.4 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{6 Levels for Reviewing Work}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Ground & All current actions. \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Horizon 1 & Current Projects \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Horizon 2 & Areas of Focus and Accountabilities. \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Horizon 3 & Goals \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Horizon 4 & 3-5 Year Vision \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} Horizon 5 & Purpose and Principles \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{2.96 cm} x{5.04 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{GTD 5 Step Model}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} 1. Capture & Capture everything that has our attention. \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} 2. Clarify (or Process) & Clarify what each item means and what to do about it by defining "Next Action". \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} 3. Organize & Organize the results in contexts with hard edges. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} 4. Reflect & Reflect on what is essential and what can be deferred or put aside. \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} 5. Engage & Engage in the most meaningful, high impact projects and actions. \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Capture, Process, and Organize}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{First step is capturing absolutely 100\% of things you consider incomplete in your world, big or small.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Seek out all places you may have reminders of obligations when creating your initial list: Journals, Mail, Notes, Post-Its, Email, Texts, Cell Notes, Calender, ETC.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Once all items have been collected, each item must be processed {\bf{ONE BY ONE WITHOUT JUMPING AHEAD}}. Clarify the outcome and decide on the next physical action required to accomplishing that outcome. Sometimes, the next action may be unsure, in which case "research" may be an appropriate next action.} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 7) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{You cannot organize the incoming "Stuff". First, each item must be captured and processed, and only then can the resulting outcomes and actions be recorded in the appropriate contexts.} \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Reflect}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Once steps 1-3 are complete, you have the ability to step back and review the whole picture.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Use your calender only to display the "Must do's" of any given day ie: appointments, calls, time critical tasks, events (such as birthdays).} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Review your "Projects" and "Waiting For" lists only as regularly as needed to stop you from wondering about them.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{{\bf{Conduct a Weekly Review}} in which you: Gather and Process "Stuff", Review your system and make adjustments, update lists of projects and actions, {\bf{Get clear, clean, current, and complete}}.} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{1.76 cm} x{6.24 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{Weekly Review}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Get Clear & Empty your mind of any "Stuff", collect loose materials and notes, process your "In" to empy. \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Get Current & Review next actions, calender, "Waiting For", Projects vs Maybes, any checklists. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Contexts}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{At Home} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{At Computer} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Anywhere} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Calls} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Waiting For} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Errands} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Read/Review} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 1) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Agendas} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}