Horizons of Focus
Source: Getting Things Done Published: January 2011
Source: Getting Things Done
Published: January 2011
Horizons of Focus
Circulated: June 24, 2020
The Horizons of Focus is a framework for aligning your daily actions with your long-term visions and goals.
Horizon 5: Purpose and Principles
Answer the question, “why are we doing this?”
Think a team off-site meeting
Horizon 4: Vision
Define what it will look, sound, feel like with successful implementation
Focus on long-term outcomes and ideal scenarios
Think a 6-page PR/FAQ
Horizon 3: Goals
What needs to be accomplished within 12 months to make the vision happen
Think annual planning with quarterly recalibration
Horizon 2: Areas of accountability
Spheres of work required to move forward
Think organization charts and defined responsibilities (e.g., RACI)
Horizon 1: Projects
Deliverables that we want to achieve in less than 12 months
Think project plan and weekly business reviews
Ground: Actions on your calendar
A single task that is part of a project
Think of an item on your to-do list