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An Afternoon with David Allen - author of Team: Getting Things Done with Others
July 12, 2024 17:00-18:30
ABC Amsterdam, Spui 12 1012XA
David Allen’s Getting This Done has been a rightful ABC favorite for years. It has sold millions of copies worldwide, helping people to, well, get things done! This year marks the publication of Team: a follow-up on how to implement these strategies together. A gifted public speaker, you might encounter David Allen teaching the principles of his books on a large stage like that of The Next Web. There is no large stage at ABC, of course. Nonetheless, David will visit ABC Amsterdam on July 12 to talk about his latest book. This is your chance to ask your questions and get your copy signed!
About the Book:
A groundbreaking book, coauthored by David Allen of Getting Things Done fame, delves into the power of collaboration and effective group work. Originally, Getting Things Done (GTD) revolutionized individual productivity upon its release in 2001. Now, two decades later, it's evident that extending its principles to teams is the logical next step for maximizing performance.
Many devoted GTD users wonder how to extend its benefits to their entire team. Enter "Team." Drawing on the effectiveness of GTD for individuals, this book offers a superior approach to organizational work, fostering a culture where individual talents can thrive. Through compelling case studies from leading global companies, "Team" demonstrates how applying team productivity principles enhances communication, execution, and reduces stress among team members. These principles are particularly relevant in the post-pandemic workplace, where collaboration dynamics have undergone significant changes.
"Team" stands as a significant addition to the GTD series, providing a roadmap for cultivating a culture of healthy high performance within any group or organization, regardless of size.
About David Allen:
One of the world’s most influential thinkers on productivity, David’s 40+years experience as a management consultant and executive coach have earned him the titles of “personal productivity guru” by Fast Company and one of the top 5 executive coaches by Forbes Magazine. His bestselling book, the groundbreaking “Getting Things Done” and its methods, commonly known as “GTD,” spawned a movement with millions of practitioners and fans around the world, translated in more that 30 languages. His methods of staying relaxed and focused in our fast-paced world are now being spread by certified trainers and coaches in more than ninety countries.
About the Book:
A groundbreaking book, coauthored by David Allen of Getting Things Done fame, delves into the power of collaboration and effective group work. Originally, Getting Things Done (GTD) revolutionized individual productivity upon its release in 2001. Now, two decades later, it's evident that extending its principles to teams is the logical next step for maximizing performance.
Many devoted GTD users wonder how to extend its benefits to their entire team. Enter "Team." Drawing on the effectiveness of GTD for individuals, this book offers a superior approach to organizational work, fostering a culture where individual talents can thrive. Through compelling case studies from leading global companies, "Team" demonstrates how applying team productivity principles enhances communication, execution, and reduces stress among team members. These principles are particularly relevant in the post-pandemic workplace, where collaboration dynamics have undergone significant changes.
"Team" stands as a significant addition to the GTD series, providing a roadmap for cultivating a culture of healthy high performance within any group or organization, regardless of size.
About David Allen:
One of the world’s most influential thinkers on productivity, David’s 40+years experience as a management consultant and executive coach have earned him the titles of “personal productivity guru” by Fast Company and one of the top 5 executive coaches by Forbes Magazine. His bestselling book, the groundbreaking “Getting Things Done” and its methods, commonly known as “GTD,” spawned a movement with millions of practitioners and fans around the world, translated in more that 30 languages. His methods of staying relaxed and focused in our fast-paced world are now being spread by certified trainers and coaches in more than ninety countries.