What we’re about
Getting Things Done Pittsburgh (GTD PGH) Productivity Group is a community of local personal productivity enthusiasts who enjoy discussing and sharing ideas/resources centering on David Allen's work, started with his well-regarded book on personal productivity, Getting Things Done®, in and around the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. It's that simple!
We do this by...
1) discussing components of the Getting Things Done methodology at the group meetups;
2) discussing, publishing and publicizing new GTD concepts/products of David Allen & Co. (as well as others) that improve upon members' GTD implementations;
3) inviting members (those new and old to GTD) to the group to share their background with GTD, challenges they are currently facing, and information and resource collaboration; and,
4) providing an online platform to connect outside of our monthly meetups about your ideas, challenges, SUCCESSES, and more with GTD.
Once a quarter (and sometimes more often) we host seminars and workshops by GTD experts to teach Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level material to members interested in growing in their GTD practice.
Who should join?
If you have ever thought, "I could be more productive." Or, "I need to stop procrastinating on major goals in my life." Or, "Where did all this clutter come from?" you're a good candidate for this Meetup. If you have read David Allen's materials, or even tried to implement GTD into your life, work or personal, join us. If you are a GTD black belt ninja and would like to share your GTD skills and knowledge with others. Well, this is the Meetup for you too!
When do we meet?
Our meetups are posted on the meetup site as scheduled, so check the main page often to see when they're announced!
If you have any questions, please message Ray Sidney-Smith, the Founder/Meetup Organizer.
Note: GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of the David Allen Company. This group is not affiliated with or officially endorsed by the David Allen Company.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Virtual Coworking SessionLink visible for attendees$3.00
The “Engage” stage in Getting Things Done® is about doing—choosing the right action with confidence and clarity. Our Virtual Coworking Session gives you the space and social accountability to do just that. Whether you’re clearing your inbox, moving a project forward, or simply knocking out your next actions, this is your time to focus and execute.
## Overview
- Think about what you plan to accomplish during an upcoming Virtual Coworking Session. (Pro tip: post your project or task below for extra accountability.)
- Log into our Coworking Space at the time of the Event.
- If it asks, the passcode: productive
- Once we get started working, keep your video on, and mute your microphone.
- Celebrate success!
## How Virtual Coworking Works
Our flavor of virtual coworking is to establish social accountability into the digital environment so that you have a productive experience.
When you enter the Coworking Space, you will have a chance to meet-and-greet briefly with fellow coworkers (by Chat), write what you plan to accomplish during the Coworking Session (in the chat), and then we will get started with the Coworking Session.
Once the Coworking Session begins, we ask that you to keep your video on, mute your microphone and get to task. The Coworking Leader will try to touch base about halfway through the Coworking Session (via Chat) to make sure those who have wandered onto unproductive endeavors can steer back on course. (Coworking Leaders may not be able to do so if they're in a meeting or deep in work themselves! So, it may be good to set yourself a timer.)
At the end of the Coworking Session, we'll do a little celebration for all that we have accomplished virtually, together!
## Where We Will Be Coworking
You will join the Virtual Coworking Session via Zoom.us, a free, Web-based meeting and phone conferencing software. (You must register for the Event in order for the Zoom link to appear!) You do not need to have a microphone and speakers as there's no audio associated with these sessions, but you do need a computer/laptop/mobile device with high-speed Internet access. You can join the Zoom meeting by PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
To join the Zoom Meeting, click the Event "Zoom link" and once Zoom launches, type your name if/when it asks.
I suggest you visit https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting to download the "Zoom Client for Meetings" on your PC, Mac or Linux computer/laptop, or https://zoom.us/download#mobile_app for the iOS and Android OS device mobile app links, prior to the meeting. If you would like to familiarize yourself with Zoom or need further help joining the meeting, please visit https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting..
If you run into trouble with the Zoom Meeting software, you can join the Virtual Coworking Session via the Web browser (by clicking on the Zoom link again and canceling the pop-up when you click the Zoom link. Then, choose the text link "Join from your Browser" on the page. You will be joining the meeting in your Web browser, so you will not have all Zoom's features but at least you'll be able to join us.
If you run into any trouble, comment below and we'll try to help you out.
While rare but may happen, you may be the only one to show up in a virtual coworking session. In this case, please start working!
And with that... Happy coworking!
- Virtual Coworking SessionLink visible for attendees$3.00
The “Engage” stage in Getting Things Done® is about doing—choosing the right action with confidence and clarity. Our Virtual Coworking Session gives you the space and social accountability to do just that. Whether you’re clearing your inbox, moving a project forward, or simply knocking out your next actions, this is your time to focus and execute.
## Overview
- Think about what you plan to accomplish during an upcoming Virtual Coworking Session. (Pro tip: post your project or task below for extra accountability.)
- Log into our Coworking Space at the time of the Event.
- If it asks, the passcode: productive
- Once we get started working, keep your video on, and mute your microphone.
- Celebrate success!
## How Virtual Coworking Works
Our flavor of virtual coworking is to establish social accountability into the digital environment so that you have a productive experience.
When you enter the Coworking Space, you will have a chance to meet-and-greet briefly with fellow coworkers (by Chat), write what you plan to accomplish during the Coworking Session (in the chat), and then we will get started with the Coworking Session.
Once the Coworking Session begins, we ask that you to keep your video on, mute your microphone and get to task. The Coworking Leader will try to touch base about halfway through the Coworking Session (via Chat) to make sure those who have wandered onto unproductive endeavors can steer back on course. (Coworking Leaders may not be able to do so if they're in a meeting or deep in work themselves! So, it may be good to set yourself a timer.)
At the end of the Coworking Session, we'll do a little celebration for all that we have accomplished virtually, together!
## Where We Will Be Coworking
You will join the Virtual Coworking Session via Zoom.us, a free, Web-based meeting and phone conferencing software. (You must register for the Event in order for the Zoom link to appear!) You do not need to have a microphone and speakers as there's no audio associated with these sessions, but you do need a computer/laptop/mobile device with high-speed Internet access. You can join the Zoom meeting by PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
To join the Zoom Meeting, click the Event "Zoom link" and once Zoom launches, type your name if/when it asks.
I suggest you visit https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting to download the "Zoom Client for Meetings" on your PC, Mac or Linux computer/laptop, or https://zoom.us/download#mobile_app for the iOS and Android OS device mobile app links, prior to the meeting. If you would like to familiarize yourself with Zoom or need further help joining the meeting, please visit https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting..
If you run into trouble with the Zoom Meeting software, you can join the Virtual Coworking Session via the Web browser (by clicking on the Zoom link again and canceling the pop-up when you click the Zoom link. Then, choose the text link "Join from your Browser" on the page. You will be joining the meeting in your Web browser, so you will not have all Zoom's features but at least you'll be able to join us.
If you run into any trouble, comment below and we'll try to help you out.
While rare but may happen, you may be the only one to show up in a virtual coworking session. In this case, please start working!
And with that... Happy coworking!
- Self-Care Techniques to Help You Be More ProductiveLink visible for attendees
Join us for GTD Café on September 9, 2025, as we explore the essential—but often underestimated—relationship between self-care and productivity. A well-designed productivity system can help you get things done, but if you’re not tending to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, even the best system can break down. In this session, we’ll discuss how integrating self-care practices into your GTD workflow can restore energy, increase focus, and keep your system resilient in the face of stress and overload.
🚨 IMPORTANT: All GTD Café virtual meetups happen inside Personal Productivity Club. Please join Personal Productivity Club/GTD Café (https://www.personalproductivity.club/share/Y-sL9x4h5bvbRtIB?utm_source=manual) and you can RSVP to the event there and access the meeting link! 🚨
*** Please log in between at least few minutes early to get your audio/video working, mix-and-mingle, and complete the Challenges Forum signup form so we can start promptly! ***
Joining the Virtual Meeting Room & Mix-and-Mingle (5:45 PM - 6:00 PM)
Please note that you will join this Meetup via Zoom.us, a free, Web-based meeting and phone conferencing software. You need to have a microphone and speakers working on your computer or laptop to connect by computer/laptop/mobile device with high-speed Internet access. For the best experience, instead of speakers, we suggest using headphones (the kind you plug into the 35mm audio jack in your computer or laptop) if you have a pair.
You can join the Zoom meeting by PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
There is a backup phone option for audio, if you cannot connect by audio through your computer or laptop over your Internet connection.
To join the Zoom Meeting, visit the link in this event and type your name when it asks. If you cannot join by computer audio, there is an option when you launch the meeting to dial-in by phone.I suggest you visit https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting to download the "Zoom Client for Meetings" on your PC, Mac or Linux computer/laptop, or https://zoom.us/download#mobile_app for the iOS and Android OS device mobile app links, prior to the meeting. If you would like to familiarize yourself with Zoom or need further help joining the meeting, please visit https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting.)
I. Introductions + Challenges Forum (~6:05 PM)
A. Introductions - Each member will introduce yourself briefly, tell us what you do professionally (or otherwise), your GTD experience, and a recent success with your productivity implementation and/or life.
B. Challenges Forum - We'll give a few minutes to have the group help each member with solutions to challenges we may be facing currently with life or work circumstances with our productivity system. These are specific productivity challenges and only one challenge per member for time's sake.Please complete the Challenges Forum form here: https://forms.gle/4Eg73yoKmig75Qqf6
II. GTD|REFRESH: Self-Care Techniques to Help You Be More Productive
In this GTD|REFRESH session, we’ll explore how sustainable productivity is built on a foundation of consistent self-care. When your energy is low, your system is more likely to stall. But when you integrate self-care techniques into your workflow, you strengthen your capacity to maintain clarity, focus, and control.
We’ll cover:
- The mind-body connection in productivity: How well-being influences clarity and decision-making.
- Identifying your energy drivers: Understanding your personal sources of rest, recharge, and resilience.
- Building self-care into your GTD system: Practical ways to track habits, routines, and rest in your existing workflows.
- Preventing burnout: Signs to watch for and system tweaks that can help you course-correct early.
- Self-care audits and reviews: How to reflect on your well-being during Weekly Reviews or Monthly Reviews.
Whether you're running on fumes or looking to optimize your energy, this session will help you think of self-care as a productivity tool—not a luxury.
Bring your copy of Getting Things Done [https://amzn.to/3c8jKNA] by David Allen to reference, and a notepad or journal to capture what self-care strategies you'd like to integrate into your system.
III. GTD Resource Sharing (7:20 PM)
This is where everyone can offer a book title, recent blog or magazine article, tip/trick/hack, tool, service or item that has helped them in their life either with GTD or otherwise.
IV. Announcements / Closing Remarks (7:25 PM)
- Virtual Coworking SessionLink visible for attendees$3.00
The “Engage” stage in Getting Things Done® is about doing—choosing the right action with confidence and clarity. Our Virtual Coworking Session gives you the space and social accountability to do just that. Whether you’re clearing your inbox, moving a project forward, or simply knocking out your next actions, this is your time to focus and execute.
## Overview
- Think about what you plan to accomplish during an upcoming Virtual Coworking Session. (Pro tip: post your project or task below for extra accountability.)
- Log into our Coworking Space at the time of the Event.
- If it asks, the passcode: productive
- Once we get started working, keep your video on, and mute your microphone.
- Celebrate success!
## How Virtual Coworking Works
Our flavor of virtual coworking is to establish social accountability into the digital environment so that you have a productive experience.
When you enter the Coworking Space, you will have a chance to meet-and-greet briefly with fellow coworkers (by Chat), write what you plan to accomplish during the Coworking Session (in the chat), and then we will get started with the Coworking Session.
Once the Coworking Session begins, we ask that you to keep your video on, mute your microphone and get to task. The Coworking Leader will try to touch base about halfway through the Coworking Session (via Chat) to make sure those who have wandered onto unproductive endeavors can steer back on course. (Coworking Leaders may not be able to do so if they're in a meeting or deep in work themselves! So, it may be good to set yourself a timer.)
At the end of the Coworking Session, we'll do a little celebration for all that we have accomplished virtually, together!
## Where We Will Be Coworking
You will join the Virtual Coworking Session via Zoom.us, a free, Web-based meeting and phone conferencing software. (You must register for the Event in order for the Zoom link to appear!) You do not need to have a microphone and speakers as there's no audio associated with these sessions, but you do need a computer/laptop/mobile device with high-speed Internet access. You can join the Zoom meeting by PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
To join the Zoom Meeting, click the Event "Zoom link" and once Zoom launches, type your name if/when it asks.
I suggest you visit https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting to download the "Zoom Client for Meetings" on your PC, Mac or Linux computer/laptop, or https://zoom.us/download#mobile_app for the iOS and Android OS device mobile app links, prior to the meeting. If you would like to familiarize yourself with Zoom or need further help joining the meeting, please visit https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting..
If you run into trouble with the Zoom Meeting software, you can join the Virtual Coworking Session via the Web browser (by clicking on the Zoom link again and canceling the pop-up when you click the Zoom link. Then, choose the text link "Join from your Browser" on the page. You will be joining the meeting in your Web browser, so you will not have all Zoom's features but at least you'll be able to join us.
If you run into any trouble, comment below and we'll try to help you out.
While rare but may happen, you may be the only one to show up in a virtual coworking session. In this case, please start working!
And with that... Happy coworking!
