| Next Physical Action | Next Action | Avoid Hanging Files | Someday/Maybe | Nonactionable Items |
| Trusted System | Outcome Visioning | Brainstorming | Mind Like Water | Identifying Next Actions |
| Project Thinking | Weekly Review | GETTING THINGS DONE BINGO (free square) | Open Loops | Runway |
| Calendar | Organizing | Defining Purpose And Principles | 10000 Foot | 20000 Foot |
| Horizontal & Vertical Control | Waiting For | One Alpha System | Make It Up, Make It Happen | Natural Planning Model |
| Tickler File | Calendar | Runway | 20000 Foot | Project Thinking |
| Open Loops | Defining Purpose And Principles | Horizontal & Vertical Control | Trusted System | 10000 Foot |
| Action Reminders | Natural Planning Model | GETTING THINGS DONE BINGO (free square) | One Alpha System | Someday/Maybe |
| Organizing | Mind Like Water | 30000 Foot | Brainstorming | Nonactionable Items |
| Daily Files | Collection Buckets | Weekly Review | Identifying Next Actions | Next Physical Action |