Getting Things Done by David Allen

Getting Things Done by David Allen

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Based on the premise that productivity is directly proportional to one's ability to handle tasks in a relaxed manner, the author offers strategies for self-management that minimize stress and enhance one's focus and efficiency.

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Getting Things Done by David Allen

In today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. Veteran coach and management consultant David Allen recognizes that time management is useless the minute your schedule is interrupted; setting priorities isn't relevant when your e-mail is down; procrastination solutions won't help if your goals aren't clear. Instead, Allen shares with readers the proven methods he has already introduced in seminars and at top organizations across the country. The key to Getting Things Done? Relaxation.Allen's premise is simple: our ability to be productive is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve stress-free productivity. His seamless system teaches us how to identify, track, and-most important-choose the next action on all our tasks, commitments, and projects and thus master all the demands on our time while unleashing our creative potential. The book's stylish, dynamic design makes it easy to follow Allen's tips, examples, and inspiration to achieve what we all seek-energy, focus, and relaxed control.
I am a devout, card-carrying GTD true believer. . . The entire approach has boosted not only my productivity but also my wider well-being. But what amazes me just as much is how deeply GTD has taken hold around the world. . . . This is a genuine movement.
-Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive

Getting Things Done offers help building the new mental skills needed in an age of multitasking and overload.
-Sue Shellenbarger, The Wall Street Journal

I recently attended David's seminar on getting organized, and after seeing him in action I have hope. . . . David Allen's seminar was an eye-opener.
-Stewart Alsop, Fortune

Allen drops down from high-level philosophizing to the fine details of time management. Take a minute to check this one out.
-Mark Henricks, Entrepreneur

David Allen's productivity principles are rooted in big ideas . . . but they're also eminently practical.
-Keith H. Hammonds, Fast Company

David Allen brings new clarity to the power of purpose, the essential nature of relaxation, and deceptively simple guidelines for getting things done. He employs extensive experience, personal stories, and his own recipe for simplicity, speed, and fun.
-Frances Hesselbein, chairman, board of governors, Leader to Leader Institute

Anyone who reads this book can apply this knowledge and these skills in their lives for immediate results.
-Stephen P. Magee, chaired professor of business and economics, University of Texas at Austin

A true skeptic of most management fixes, I have to say David's program is a winner!
-Joline Godfrey, CEO, Independent Means, Inc., and author of Our Wildest Dreams

Getting Things Done describes an incredibly practical process that can help busy people regain control of their lives. It can help you be more successful. Even more important, it can help you have a happier life!
-Marshall Goldsmith, coeditor, The Leader of the Future and Coaching for Leadership

WARNING: Reading Getting Things Done can be hazardous to your old habits of procrastination. David Allen's approach is refreshingly simple and intuitive. He provides the systems, tools, and tips to achieve profound results.
-Carola Endicott, director, Quality Resources, New England Medical Center
David Allen is president of The David Allen Company and has more than twenty years experience as a consultant and executive coach for such organizations as Microsoft, the Ford Foundation, L.L.Bean, and the World Bank. His work has been featured in Fast Company, Fortune, Atlantic Monthly, O, and many other publications.
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ISBN 13 9780670899241
ISBN 10 0670899240
Title Getting Things Done
Author David Allen
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 2001-01-08
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.