Productivity and Execution Mastery – Getting Things Done

The DIXONTECH Productivity and Execution Mastery – Getting Things Done (GTD) programme equips professionals with advanced tools, systems, and mindsets to achieve high performance with clarity and control. Drawing on global best practices and the internationally recognised Getting Things Done (GTD) framework, the course enables participants to prioritise effectively, manage tasks strategically, and execute consistently under pressure.

The programme focuses on building structured productivity systems, reducing mental overload, and sustaining focus in fast-paced and complex work environments.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Foundations of productivity and performance
• The Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology
• Task prioritisation and time optimisation
• Overcoming procrastination and mental overload
• Building sustainable focus and discipline
• Execution strategies for high-performance outcomes

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Apply GTD principles to daily work and responsibilities
• Manage priorities with clarity, structure, and control
• Improve execution speed and quality of outcomes
• Handle competing demands and workload pressure
• Build focus and eliminate distractions
• Increase accountability and commitment
• Sustain high performance under pressure

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Project and operations managers
• Senior executives and team leaders
• Business and strategy professionals
• HR and training specialists
• Administrative and office managers
• Entrepreneurs and innovators
• High-performance professionals

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The DIXONTECH methodology integrates productivity diagnostics, practical exercises, simulations, and real-life task mapping. Participants engage in hands-on GTD applications, scenario-based planning, and interactive sessions designed to transform habits, optimise execution, and create sustainable productivity systems aligned with organisational goals.

DAY 1

THE SCIENCE OF PRODUCTIVITY

• Defining productivity versus effectiveness
• Identifying time, energy, and attention leaks
• Understanding the cost of distraction and overload
• Productivity myths and realities
• Assessing personal performance drivers
• Establishing a productivity baseline
• Recognising barriers to execution

DAY 2

MASTERING THE GTD FRAMEWORK

• Introduction to the Getting Things Done methodology
• Capturing and clarifying tasks and commitments
• Organising actions, projects, and priorities
• Reflecting through structured weekly reviews
• Engaging effectively with next actions
• Integrating GTD tools and systems
• Aligning GTD with personal and professional goals

DAY 3

PRIORITISATION AND TIME OPTIMISATION

• Applying the Eisenhower Matrix and ABCDE method
• Using the 4D model (Do, Defer, Delegate, Delete)
• Scheduling with time-blocking techniques
• Leveraging technology for planning and tracking
• Managing meetings, interruptions, and email overload
• Setting boundaries to protect focus
• Balancing strategic and tactical work

DAY 4

OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION AND MENTAL OVERLOAD

• Understanding the psychology of procrastination
• Breaking tasks into manageable actions
• Building habits of consistency and progress
• Managing stress through structured systems
• Simplifying workflows for clarity and speed
• Enhancing decision-making agility
• Maintaining productivity momentum

DAY 5

EXECUTION EXCELLENCE AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Developing personal execution blueprints
• Applying feedback loops for continuous improvement
• Measuring progress and key productivity outcomes
• Embedding accountability mechanisms
• Sustaining focus and performance energy
• Leading teams through execution excellence
• Building a lifelong productivity and execution mindset