JCON ONLINE 2022

If you talk to the most well-known developers, whether they’re people within your organization or internationally recognized experts, you’ll find something in common: they’re productive. Usually, it isn’t just dumb luck. More often than not, they’ve focused on becoming more productive. There are dozens of methodologies that claim to increase productivity, but there’s a clear winner amongst highly productive software developers: Getting Things Done (GTD). GTD, originally described in productivity guru David Allen’s bestseller of the same title, describes a set of behaviors that, when followed regularly, reduce stress and help you become more productive at the same time. This session looks at how programmers, architects, and technical managers can apply GTD principles to improve the productivity of individuals and the group as a whole. In addition to discussing the core principles of GTD, this session also examines tools that can be used to implement the methodology as well as similarities to agile software development practices. Outline The Problem: too much stuff GTD Overview Applying what works GTD in teams Tools Summary Take Aways What Getting Things Done (GTD) is How to apply GTD to your work to make you more productive