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