Getting Things Done (GTD)® teaches a practical framework for reducing stress and increasing focus through better management of tasks information, and commitments.
Register for an upcoming session and learn about a proven system for managing work and commitments with greater clarity and control.
What You'll Learn
- Personal productivity and workflow management training based on the Getting Things Done methodology.
- Teaches the CORE System: Capture, Clarify, Organize, Reflect, and Engage.
- Helps participants create trusted systems for managing email, information, and commitments.
- Provides tools to reduce stress, improve focus, and make more intentional decisions about priorities.
Who Should Attend
- Individuals seeking practical strategies for managing competing priorities, workloads, and commitments.
- Team leaders who want to improve focus, organization, and effectiveness.
- Coworkers and teams who want to establish shared practices, improve collaboration, and create a common approach to managing work and priorities.
The GTD Approach
Many people feel overwhelmed not because they have too much to do, but because they lack a reliable system for managing competing priorities and commitments. Getting Things Done (GTD) provides a practical framework for capturing, organizing, and engaging with work in a way that frees up mental space and reduces stress. Through the CORE System, participants learn how to:
- Capture commitments, tasks, and information in a trusted system.
- Clarify priorities and next actions.
- Organize work in a way that supports focus and follow-through.
- Regularly review commitments to maintain control and perspective.
- Make intentional choices about where to direct attention and energy.
Participants often find that GTD helps them feel less overwhelmed, more focused, and better able to engage with meaningful work without the constant pressure of trying to keep everything in their heads.
Upcoming Sessions
Course | Registration |
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Getting Things Done (GTD), February 2027, Instructor-led, Virtual Course Session 1: Monday, February 8, 2027, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Registration Information
- Sessions are offered throughout the year in both in-person and virtual formats.
- A minimum of 10 participants is required. Sessions may be rescheduled if enrollment does not meet the minimum.
- There is a $250 materials fee for this course. Participants will receive course materials and resources as part of the fee.
- The Professional Development Opportunity Fund may be a resource available to you to cover the fee for this course.
Questions?
Please contact the Learning and Development team at learning@uoregon.edu with any questions.