Although some might perceive me as a well organized person, I struggle quite a bit in prioritizing and scheduling or planning ahead. In my workplace I am responsible for many aspects of technology in and out of the classroom setting. While I may be engaged in fixing an issue for a student, I might get an instant message from a staff member about an unrelated issue that might be more pressing. Usually I try to make everything actionable, mostly because I know that whenever anyone brings up an issue it is pressing to them at that exact moment.
My inboxes, while sometimes overflowing, usually don't hold items for too long. I'll definitely be trying to practice GTD a bit more in my everyday life. I just hope I can create an efficient work-flow and not get caught playing catchup.
Anyone working with technology as their primary responsibilities must be skilled at GTD. Way too many irons in the fire to think that having a plan of action is not necessary. Just the routine things can bog you down. When the unexpected happens, and it will, you have to be able to still work your plan without letting the unexpected throw you.
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