The last stage of the GTD workflow is probably the most misunderstood, perhaps because of its name. In the current version of the Getting Things Done book in English it is called “engage”, although at the beginning it was simply called “do”. Regardless, this stage is neither about doing nor…

Decision making has a direct impact on your effectiveness. From the simplest to the most far-reaching decisions, every choice you make influences the direction your life takes. Effective decision making requires careful evaluation of options, consideration of short- and long-term consequences, and a willingness to take responsibility for our choices…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing tool in today’s marketplace. Some businesses shy away from utilizing these resources because they believe this technology will intimidate their workforce. However, when strategically implemented to perform basic, mundane tasks, AI helps employees eliminate redundant tasks, allowing them to address more vital and…

In his book Making it all work, David Allen, creator of GTD (Getting Things Done), claims that there are two key elements in personal management: control and perspective. Or, as he called them in his first book, horizontal control and vertical control. Control is achieved through the five stages that…

This weekend we have updated the FacileThings web application with important changes at the structural level — we have updated the internal core of the software to generate faster and more efficient code — and at the external level — we have completely redesigned the Account section, which also contains…

Productive employees are a sure sign of good work culture. When staff are happy and healthy, they’re far more likely to reach their potential and put in hours of fruitful work. However, achieving a great work culture can be tricky. Folks are unlikely to be happy if they’re completing the…

The main function of a to-do list is to organize and prioritize the tasks you have to do. Besides, they allow you to gain a certain sense of control and peace of mind, since you know you don’t need to remember what’s on it. But if you let it grow…

You are working on an activity that you are stuck on, or that you don’t feel like continuing to work on because you don’t have the right mindset at the moment, or you simply don’t have the energy to continue working on it. There are two things you can do…

Anyone can put together a team. Taking the time to find people who fit your needs and bringing them together is a straightforward process. That said, businesses need a cohesive team if they want to be successful. And creating one of these is a bit more challenging. We’ll guide you…