Getting Things Done
In the Getting Things Done course by David Allen, I learned a five-step process to improve productivity and time management. The five steps are Capture, Clarify, Organize, Reflect, and Engage. Capture means collecting all tasks and ideas in one place so nothing is forgotten. Clarify helps decide what action needs to be taken for each task. Organize is about sorting tasks into the right categories and setting priorities. Reflect means regularly reviewing tasks and progress, and Engage is about taking action based on what is most important. These steps make it easier to stay organized, reduce stress, and get things done efficiently.
This relates to my MIS major because good time management and organization are very important in this field. MIS professionals work on many projects, deadlines, and team tasks at the same time, so having a clear system helps keep everything on track. The “Do, Delegate, Defer” method from the course is especially useful in business and IT project management because it helps decide which tasks to focus on first. By using these strategies, I can better manage my workload, stay on schedule, and have more time for planning and problem-solving. These skills will be useful in MIS careers like systems analysis, data management, and IT consulting, where being organized and efficient is key to success.