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Jill Duffy
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1846
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English
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Summary

Visually oriented individuals may benefit from using Trello to organize tasks and stay focused, leveraging its kanban lists to create a personalized system that plays to their strengths. The Getting Things Done (GTD) method, developed by David Allen, emphasizes capturing all tasks, deciding their priority, organizing them into lists, working on them based on priority, and reviewing progress. Personal Kanban is a variation of the GTD method that uses visual boards with columns for To Do, Doing, and Done tasks, allowing individuals to see their progress and stay organized. By setting up Trello's kanban lists with an Inbox list for new ideas, Next Actions for to-do lists, In Progress for active tasks, Pending for tasks that require external input, and Done for completed tasks, users can implement the GTD method in a flexible and customizable way. Additional features such as tags, due dates, assignees, and custom fields can enhance the visual nature of the system, while also allowing users to delegate tasks and track progress. While Trello may not address every aspect of the GTD method, it provides a versatile platform for individuals to organize their tasks and stay productive.