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There is an option to create a template file that can be used. Of course if your company has an IT group they may be required - lockdown of templates that can be shared etc. Does not require an addon...

If you are using a PC (WinXP - Vista - 7) Then take a look at Personal Knowbase from Bitsmith Software

http://www.bitsmithsoft.com/

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Personal Knowbase Is a Unique Free-form Note...

1) Mind Genius - WinXP
2) ConceptDraw MindMap - Windows & Mac OSX

Both have trial versions to see if they fit your style.

If using Outlook task module - set a reminder for 'x' number of hours/days before that will alow you to complete the task.

If using paper - the tickler file is your friend.
Review your task...

With Outlook 2007 you will have seperate accounts, that can be searched via the Advanced Find (Control-Shift-F). This can be then saved under the Saved Searches folder.

For emails that are deemed...

Yes both gmail and Thunderbird support IMAP.

IMAP must be enabled for gmail - look at your profiles.

What mail program are you using? This will help.

Some clients will consolidate all...

I am a fan of Philips or Olympus DS4000 or DS30 recorders myself. Sony units had been too small for ease of use with my hands.


The Philips 9360 model has proven to be reliable in the last few...

Another Mind Map application that handles tasks (including assignments) is called Mind Genius
http://www.mindgenius.com/website/presenter.aspx?type=doc&uri=/home.htm


Link between maps, files...

I have been using Time & Chaos for my address lists. Handles multiple groups, reporting or mail merges. Notes & Tasks can be linked to the contact for a history etc.

Freeware (older version)...

Have you looked at Time and Chaos? It does allow for sync to USB, run from USB etc.

Found it to be reasonable for basic CRM.

http://www.timeandchaos.com

I have been using ConceptDraw MindMap and found it to be excellent.

Also there is one called MindGenius. Works well can assign resources/actions, which can make a very quick and dirty delegation...

There is an application call ConceptDraw Project found here

http://www.conceptdraw.com/en/products/project/main.php

combined with the MindMap application form the same site as a very effective...

Take a gander at ConceptDraw Project.

Can be found at:
http://www.conceptdraw.com/en/products/project/overview.php

Crossplatform.

Have a look at Concept Draw.

http://www.conceptdraw.com

May be a better fit than Visio for your pocket book. Have used the demo for network layout (floor plan, rack), flow charting (old...

Thinking Rocks will also handle xml, uses as it's native format

http://www.thinkingrock.com.au

I have found that with the Time/Design binder, I place any project related tasks with the project 'form' itself. Any call, waiting for etc would go on the form or if there is many in seperate action...

I use an application called Brainstorm for my project lists on the computer.

http://www.brainstormsw.com

During the weekly reviews I have a printout of the projects that I can make...

I have used: DayTimer, FranklinCovey and now Time/Design. The forms from Time/Design are as you say very GTD friendly, yes they are not 'prettied up' nor can you get the personal dates added.

Of...

Of course this is not the usual software but have you looked at Mind mapping? Mind Genius allows for Category, Filters, Resources etc. Of course it is not a full database by any means. Food for...

I have been using Brainstorm with great results. Demo can be downloaded at:

http://www.brainstormsw.com