1. 5 Stages
1.1. 1. Collect
1.1.1. keys to success
1.1.1.1. process all inboxes daily
1.1.1.2. have as few inboxes as possible
1.1.1.3. have capture tools with you always
1.2. 2. Process
1.2.1. Is it actionable?
1.2.1.1. No
1.2.1.1.1. organize
1.2.1.2. Yes
1.2.1.2.1. What's the next action?
1.3. 3. Organize
1.3.1. nonactionable
1.3.1.1. Reference
1.3.1.2. Someday / Tickler
1.3.1.3. Trash
1.3.2. actionable
1.3.2.1. waiting for list (delegated tasks)
1.3.2.2. next actions lists
1.3.2.3. calendar (scheduled and day-specific tasks)
1.4. 4. Review
1.4.1. often
1.4.1.1. calendar
1.4.1.2. action lists
1.4.2. key to success: weekly review
1.4.2.1. projects
1.4.2.2. delegated items
1.4.2.3. higher levels of committment
1.4.3. monthly
1.4.4. yearly
1.5. 5. Do
1.5.1. 3 options
1.5.1.1. do work when it shows up
1.5.1.2. do predefined work
1.5.1.2.1. review
1.5.1.3. define your work
1.5.1.3.1. workflow