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{{ | | name = David Allen | ||
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1945|12|28}} | |||
| birth_place = [[Shreveport, Louisiana]], U.S. | |||
| occupation = [[Productivity]] consultant, author | |||
| notable_works = ''[[Getting Things Done]]'' | |||
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'''David Allen''' (born December 28, 1945) is an American author and productivity consultant who is best known for creating the [[time management]] methodology known as ''[[Getting Things Done]]'' (GTD). Born in [[Shreveport, Louisiana]], Allen has written several books and is a sought-after speaker on topics of productivity and efficiency. | |||
==Early life and education== | |||
David Allen was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Details about his early education are not widely publicized. He attended college at the [[University of California, Berkeley]]. | |||
==Career== | |||
David Allen began his career in the 1980s, developing productivity methods and founding his own consulting firm, David Allen Company. The firm provides executive coaching and productivity workshops, focusing on Allen's GTD methodology. | |||
==Getting Things Done== | |||
''Getting Things Done'' is a [[time management]] system developed by Allen, which was first introduced through his book of the same name published in 2001. The GTD method rests on the idea of moving planned tasks and projects out of the mind by recording them externally and then breaking them into actionable work items. This allows one to focus attention on taking action on tasks, instead of recalling them. | |||
The book has been published in over 30 languages and has spawned a dedicated following. Allen's GTD methodology emphasizes staying productive and relaxed by having a clear mind and a detailed system to organize tasks and commitments. | |||
==Publications== | |||
David Allen has authored several influential books on productivity, including: | |||
* ''[[Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity]]'' (2001) | |||
* ''Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life'' (2003) | |||
* ''Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life'' (2008) | |||
==Personal life== | |||
Details about Allen's personal life, including his family and hobbies, are not extensively documented. He is known to have a keen interest in [[martial arts]], which he has practiced for many years. | |||
==Legacy and influence== | |||
David Allen's work has had a significant impact on the field of productivity and personal organization. His GTD methodology is utilized by millions of individuals and professionals worldwide. Allen continues to be an influential figure in the field of productivity, offering workshops, talks, and new insights into effective time management practices. | |||
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[[Category:American non-fiction writers]] | |||
[[Category:Time management]] | |||
[[Category:People from Shreveport, Louisiana]] | |||
[[Category:1945 births]] | |||
[[Category:Living people]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:48, 7 August 2024
David Allen (born December 28, 1945) is an American author and productivity consultant who is best known for creating the time management methodology known as Getting Things Done (GTD). Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Allen has written several books and is a sought-after speaker on topics of productivity and efficiency.
Early life and education[edit]
David Allen was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Details about his early education are not widely publicized. He attended college at the University of California, Berkeley.
Career[edit]
David Allen began his career in the 1980s, developing productivity methods and founding his own consulting firm, David Allen Company. The firm provides executive coaching and productivity workshops, focusing on Allen's GTD methodology.
Getting Things Done[edit]
Getting Things Done is a time management system developed by Allen, which was first introduced through his book of the same name published in 2001. The GTD method rests on the idea of moving planned tasks and projects out of the mind by recording them externally and then breaking them into actionable work items. This allows one to focus attention on taking action on tasks, instead of recalling them.
The book has been published in over 30 languages and has spawned a dedicated following. Allen's GTD methodology emphasizes staying productive and relaxed by having a clear mind and a detailed system to organize tasks and commitments.
Publications[edit]
David Allen has authored several influential books on productivity, including:
- Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (2001)
- Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life (2003)
- Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life (2008)
Personal life[edit]
Details about Allen's personal life, including his family and hobbies, are not extensively documented. He is known to have a keen interest in martial arts, which he has practiced for many years.
Legacy and influence[edit]
David Allen's work has had a significant impact on the field of productivity and personal organization. His GTD methodology is utilized by millions of individuals and professionals worldwide. Allen continues to be an influential figure in the field of productivity, offering workshops, talks, and new insights into effective time management practices.
