Getting Things Done Mind Map
See how the GTD workflow fits together in one example map, then build your own from your notes, a PDF or a topic.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build Your Own GTD Map
Turn your GTD notes or reference book into a clear, branching map you can review and share.
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, Word file or slides on GTD, and the AI turns the key ideas into branches.
Clear workflow structure
Capture, clarify, organize, reflect and engage each get their own branch with sub-points you can expand.
Quiz and flashcards
Turn the finished map into a quiz to test your recall, or create flashcards from the same notes.
How to Make a GTD Mind Map
Three steps from your GTD notes to a map you can study and expand.
- 1
Add your notes or topic
Upload a file on Getting Things Done, or type GTD as a topic to start.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI organizes the workflow stages, contexts and next actions into branches.
- 3
Study, expand and quiz
Expand any branch, edit the text, then export or quiz yourself on the map.
Getting Things Done Concept Map Guide
Getting Things Done, or GTD, is a productivity method by David Allen for managing tasks and commitments. A getting things done mind map breaks it into its main parts: the five workflow stages of capture, clarify, organize, reflect and engage, plus supporting ideas such as contexts, projects and the weekly review.
- Capture: collect every open commitment in trusted inboxes
- Clarify: decide the next physical action for each item
- Organize: sort actions into lists, projects and contexts
- Reflect: review lists regularly, especially in a weekly review
- Engage: choose what to do using context, time, energy and priority
Use a GTD map to revise the method or plan your weekly review. CogniGuide can build a personalized version from your own notes, so your map matches how you actually work.
Getting Things Done Mind Map Questions
Answers about the GTD method and making your own map.
What is the core idea of Getting Things Done?
GTD holds that you should move open commitments out of your head and into a trusted system. Then you clarify each item, organize it, review it regularly and act on the right next step at the right time.
What is a next action in GTD?
A next action is the single, concrete physical step needed to move an item forward. Writing next actions instead of vague goals is one of the most practical habits the method teaches.
Which files can I upload to make my own GTD map?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also type a topic instead.
Can I turn my GTD map into a quiz?
Yes. Once the map is built, you can turn it into a quiz to test your recall of the workflow stages and key terms. The free plan allows 5 creations a week.