by David Allen (Author)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Edition: 1
Publisher: Viking
Published: 08 Jan 2001
ISBN 10: 0670899240
ISBN 13: 9780670899241
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