David Allen

David Allen is an American productivity consultant and author who has fundamentally reshaped how professionals manage their time and attention in the digital age. With a diverse background that spans dozens of professions, he synthesized his experiences into a comprehensive methodology for stress-free productivity.

He is best known as the creator of the GTD method, detailed in his massive international bestseller Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. The book outlines a highly effective system for externalizing tasks and ideas to clear the mind and improve focus and execution.

Allen’s methodology has garnered a devoted global following, ranging from corporate executives to creatives and entrepreneurs. His work remains the gold standard in time management literature, continuing to provide a vital antidote to modern information overload.