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Getting Things Done

Module 09: Getting Things Done

Almost everyone would love to be more effective and efficient in getting things done for the Lord. In this module, we consider some key ideas and methods to improve personal productivity without becoming a slave to utility. This includes understanding the dynamic between important and urgent; why getting things done actually does matter (including how it doesn't); and how to continue shaping a method.
Almost everyone would love to be more effective and efficient in getting things done for the Lord. In this module, we consider some key ideas and methods to improve personal productivity without becoming a slave to utility. This includes understanding the dynamic between important and urgent; why getting things done actually does matter (including how it doesn't); and how to continue shaping a method.
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Module Overview

Almost everyone would love to be more effective and efficient in getting things done for the Lord. In this module, we consider some key ideas and methods to improve personal productivity without becoming a slave to utility. This includes understanding the dynamic between important and urgent; why getting things done actually does matter (including how it doesn't); and how to continue shaping a method.

Core Components in this Module

  1. Prework: There are some reflection questions.
  2. Workshop: The workshop focuses on: (a) Getting Orientated; (b) Why it Matters; (c) Shaping a Method.
  3. Homework: (a) Complete the Worksheet; (b) Is there something that you could share with your team about what you're learning about "Getting Things Done"?

Also in this Module

  • Going Deeper: If you would like to go deeper on this topic, some additional resources are provided including books, videos, and articles.
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PREWORK

To prepare for the workshop, please take the following two steps.

Step 1: Identify a team that you currently lead.

Step 2: Think about:

  1. Do you ever feel like you’re not getting everything (or enough) done? (Resist diagnosing!)
  2. How often do you feel like this?
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WORKSHOP STRUCTURE

  1. Checkin homework from the last session (Shaping & Sharing Vision)
  2. An orientation to the module.
  3. Exploration of why it MATTERS.
  4. Ways to SHAPE a method.
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Download Workshop Slides (PDF)
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Download Worksheet (includes Homework) (PDF)
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NEXT STEPS FOR THIS MODULE

During this workshop, we considered what vision is, along with how to shape and share it. For homework (before the next workshop and module):

  • Consider: What is the best next step you need to take with your approach to getting things done?
  • Discuss with your team. Is there something you could share with your team about what you’re learning about “Getting Things Done”?

Please use the worksheet under the workshop tab to help guide your homework.

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