Hmmm. I'm not at all sure about this method's value. When I first looked at the wiki article, I chuckled. It reminded me of a web site I discovered years ago when searching for a solution to my then-husband's clutter problems. The web site was packed from margin to margin with text, text and more text--providing a reflection of what clutter looks like within a human mind.
Those who need help with organization and time management will, I contend, find this far too complex to be of any help whatsoever. Moving tasks out of the mind is exactly opposite of what I would recommend. The collection step would be completely daunting to most cluttered minds--collection/accumulation is no problem to them, but distinguishing what is important to the completion of a task and what is not is beyond their abilities. The single part of the method that might be helpful is the actual 'process' for making decisions/taking action--a 'just do it' concept. What is missing is instruction in what current behaviors are impeding their progress and how to create new neural connections to change.
That said, I use Google calendar regularly to send reminder emails to myself. My Gmail inbox is my todo list. If I can keep the list (which contains tabled, pending, AND immediate action items) under 10, I consider myself well in control of my responsibilities/commitments.
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