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  1. Dropbox and NAS

    I use dropbox for working documents which syncs to the cloud and to any other device I've installed my dropbox account on. Works on Windows, Linux, Mac, Iphone, Android, etc. I have a Windows laptop,...
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    I use the open source Freemind, which is...

    I use the open source Freemind, which is available for free ;) .
    http://freemind.sourceforge.net

    Excellent in simplicity.
    If you need more, f.e. automatic powerpoint creation, than you can...
  3. What I do in practise, is create a project called...

    What I do in practise, is create a project called "decide what to do with XYX" or something like that. The first NA I define is then "brainstorm about XYZ", others might follow (f.e. research, or...
  4. Thread: Mini-tickler

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    That's the way I started! At first I had only a...

    That's the way I started!
    At first I had only a "tickler" for the upcoming working days. Later on I created a monthly and weekly tickler, which I still use at home for private stuff.
    At work I...
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    This is precisly why I use Tracks...

    This is precisly why I use Tracks (www.getontracks.org), because this webbased software maintains links between projects and actions without any effort from yourself.
    Looking at my action lists, I...
  6. Thread: Lean Thinking

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    Both Six Sigma and Lean (and also Lean Six Sigma)...

    Both Six Sigma and Lean (and also Lean Six Sigma) are based on earlier theories. In fact, they're just a collection of tools/methodologies which have a certain synergy when bundled for a certain...
  7. Thread: Lean Thinking

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    Exactly ;) I see stuff in your mind also as...

    Exactly ;)
    I see stuff in your mind also as inventory you don't want to carry.

    As for the kanbans, I do not use this concept for GTD, but I think you can see an empty time slot as a kanban. Each...
  8. Thread: Lean Thinking

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    I think you try to overcomplicate two simple...

    I think you try to overcomplicate two simple systmens ;)

    A kanban is used as a signal to put something in motion, most of the time triggered when the former thing in motion has undergone its...
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    In one of his books, there is this interesting...

    In one of his books, there is this interesting quote:

    (perhaps not literally, but this is how I remember it). All you want and/or need to do should be in your system. And if you feel there is...
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    That´s simple, I will do something else ;)

    Getting creative, listening to music, watching tv, reading a book or just push myself to do something because there´s a deadline in sight.
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    It's a project...

    I suppose you've got yourself a project!
    What is your desired outcome of this project?
    What is the very next physical action you need to do?

    Some elements I would tackle in the project:
    - What...
  12. Horizons of focus

    When I was reading your post, the first thing that came to my mind was: Horizons of focus.
    Perhaps you can sift through your calendar and see which meetings ar really important, and which are nice...
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    Atlanta and/or SMEAD supertab

    In the Netherlands I've found the 3-tab (left-middle-right) folders, made by Atlanta and SMEAD.
    They both are the types Supertab and both have the same article numbers (same product, other brandname...
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    Portable week tickler

    I just found the portable tickler I used to use.
    It has 12 compartments, of which I dedicated 5 to working day ticklers, the rest for other purposes.
    ...
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    I would place these in a dropbox folder, so you...

    I would place these in a dropbox folder, so you always have a backup, accessible by web interface on any computer/smartphone with internet access. Saves the hassle with manual backups.
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    In my consultancy days I didn't check my tickler...

    In my consultancy days I didn't check my tickler every day, but I used an additional system to get me though the week (weekly review and preparation of the next week(s) every friday).
    It looked...
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    I recommend to research the solution that is...

    I recommend to research the solution that is called "Tickler" aka "43 folders".
    A bit heavy when used onlyfor train tickets, but very likely you will see the advantage of the tickler for other...
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    On a monthly level, I already do this little...

    On a monthly level, I already do this little exercise (actually, I use a preformatted mindmap per month for this):

    What will I try to improve on next month?
    What was I most proud of this month?...
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    Thank you for your replies. I think I will add...

    Thank you for your replies.

    I think I will add them to a monthly review which I will setup. There I will make a check whether there is any evidence I demonstrate the required competencies....
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    Competence requirements vs Horizons Of Focus

    Recently I started with a new job, and for now I'm in the proces of drafting my business Horizons Of Focus.

    From my job description I'm destilling mainly areas of focus. But in the job description...
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