Client Communication Briefing

Getting Things Done!

September 25, 2006

 

Everyday we are confronted with decisions, many of which we choose to answer at a later date either because we don’t have enough information or simply because we procrastinate. Do you sometimes feel like your time is swallowed by these incomplete actions that tend to accumulate until you are overwhelmed with too much to do and to little time to do it?

 

At Financial Service Group, Inc. we proactively attempt to sort through our incomplete actions and minimize the stress associated with managing increasing workloads. One of the tools we have found most helpful is David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done which provides in-depth guidance for deciding what needs to be done, when to do it and how to do it.

 

The focus of the book is identifying next action steps that need to be done in order to move forward. By consciously thinking about what steps are required, you can stay focused and achieve more. To practice this, we encourage you to find the notes from your last meeting and see what next actions you have to complete and identify the steps you can take to accomplish the task.

 

We have attached/included a useful diagram for addressing new “stuff” you receive that needs to be dealt with in a timely fashion. If this intrigues you, we encourage you to order a copy of the book. It has certainly changed our lives for the better and we hope it does the same for you.

 

As part of our commitment to increasing our productivity and efficiency in serving our clients, we are closing the office this Friday, September 29th for an office organization & completion day.

 

Sincerely,

 

The Financial Service Group, Inc. Team