The question that kills to David Allen

The GTD method, authored by David Allen, is acclaimed as one of the best personal management systems. We wanted to go further asking to the master of personal organization a question that kills: Is the GTD method appropriate for kids?

David Allen: Yes. At least as soon as a kid can understand and respond to these questions:

• What would you like to experience/have true/have happen for this party/vacation/wall decoration/homework?

• Great. And what’s the next thing you/I/we need to do, to make that happen?

…and if they’re old enough, add this one:

• And so, how can we make sure you/I/we take that action and make it happen?

That’s GTD.

We’ve seen parents home-schooling their kids as young as four years old with these questions; and the kids are quite responsive and enthused, and they start to get things done.

B.J.: Thanks for your answer David.

D.A.: Thank you Bertrand