Book Series Guide
David Allen

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David Allen Books in Order

David Allen is an American author, productivity consultant, and creator of the Getting Things Done methodology for personal and organizational productivity. He founded the David Allen Company and has written practical nonfiction on organizing work, managing commitments, reducing stress, and improving collaboration. His books include standalone works for general readers, teenagers, and teams, as well as a workbook supplementing the core methodology.

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David Allen's Newest Book

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Team: Getting Things Done with Others

nonfiction · First published 2024

A groundbreaking book about how to harness the power of collaboration and work most effectively in groups—coauthored by Getting Things Done’s David Allen When Getting Things Done was published in 2001, it was a game changer. By revealing the principles of healthy high performance at an individual level, it transformed the experience of work and leisure for millions. Twenty years later, it has become clear that the best way to build on that success is at the team level, and one of the most frequently asked questions by dedicated GTD users is how to get an entire team onboard. By building on the effectiveness of what GTD does for individuals, Team will offer a better way of working in an organization, while simultaneously nourishing a culture that allows individuals’ skills to flourish. Using case studies from some of the world’s largest and most successful companies, Team shows how leaders have employed the principles of team productivity to improve communication, enable effective execution, and reduce stress on team members. These principles are increasingly important in the post-pandemic workplace, where the very nature of how people work together has changed so dramatically. Team is the most significant addition to the GTD canon since the original, and in offering a roadmap for building a culture of healthy high performance, will be welcomed by readers working in any sized group or organization.

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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Foundational statement of Allen's methodology and the best general entry point.

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  1. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

    nonfiction · 2001

    In today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. In Getting Things Done, veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares the breakthrough methods for stress-free performance that he has introduced to tens of thousands of…

  2. Team: Getting Things Done with Others

    nonfiction · 2024

    A groundbreaking book about how to harness the power of collaboration and work most effectively in groups—coauthored by Getting Things Done’s David Allen When Getting Things Done was published in 2001, it was a game changer. By revealing…

Frequently asked questions about David Allen

Who is David Allen?

David Allen is an American author, lecturer, and productivity consultant who founded and chaired the David Allen Company. He is best known for creating the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology.

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How did David Allen develop the Getting Things Done method?

Allen says GTD grew from 20 to 25 years of research, consulting, training, and testing productivity practices in demanding work environments before he formalized the method in book form.

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What is David Allen’s Getting Things Done method?

GTD is a work-life management system built around capturing commitments in a trusted external system so the mind can focus on thinking and acting rather than remembering everything.

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What awards or recognition has David Allen received?

Allen’s official biography reports that Forbes recognized him as one of the United States’ top five executive coaches and Leadership Magazine named him one of its top 100 thought leaders. Fast Company has also described him as an influential thinker in personal productivity.

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What is David Allen’s legacy?

Allen’s legacy is the global adoption of GTD as a personal and organizational productivity system. His official site says the book has been published in more than 28 languages and that the methodology has helped millions of people.

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