David Allen and Edward Lamont’s Team: Getting Things Done with Others Book Launched in Armenia (Video)

In 2005, David Allen wrote the groundbreaking book “Getting Things Done”, a guide for individuals that became a global bestseller. Twenty years later, Allen collaborated with Edward Lamont to create a manual focused on organizing teamwork.

Edward Lamont shared that David Allen’s first book had a profound impact on his life. “Thanks to this manual, I was able to work more effectively and create companies where people were properly trained. When we trained people and they returned to work, they often faced inefficiencies within their teams. That’s when we realized the need for a book on teamwork,” Lamont said.

He added, “Like the first book, this one uses the GTD method. You could say it’s a continuation of the first book. We focused on practical steps, setting aside emotional, psychological, and philosophical factors, to give readers clear guidance on how to be effective.”

The main principles of the book revolve around managing work and life flows through the following steps: clarify what needs to be done, organize, review, and take action. In large projects, Lamont emphasizes the importance of focusing on sequential steps rather than trying to tackle everything at once, which can lead to paralysis.

“The book is based on David Allen’s 40 years of experience,” Lamont noted. “Before writing it, we interviewed 65 leaders who had used the GTD method. The book is built on their success stories and practical experience. It has been translated into ten languages, including Armenian. The best reward for me is hearing from people that the book truly helped them.”

The Armenian translator, Luiza Grigoryan, said, “The book is written in a language that is accessible to a wide audience. It balances professional guidance with practical examples from everyday work and personal life, making it simple and understandable for readers.”

The presentation coincided with the 35th anniversary of Evocabank and took place during the conference Getting Things Done. Nane Manukyan, Head of Corporate and International Relations at Newmag Publishing, spoke about the selection of international speakers invited for the event.

“We had previously translated David Allen’s first book,” Manukyan said. “Evocabank suggested translating this book as well and presenting it during their anniversary conference. It was a wonderful idea, as it’s rare for a company to organize such celebrations around new ideas and a new book. The bank gave a remarkable gift to its customers, partners, and Armenian readers alike.”

Although David Allen was unable to attend, Edward Lamont delivered an engaging lecture. Other internationally recognized speakers also participated, discussing team effectiveness, leadership, and motivation. T.J. Power presented neurological insights on increasing dopamine and serotonin to enhance effectiveness. Timothy Armoo, one of Europe’s youngest entrepreneurs, spoke about learning from failures and setbacks. Dr. Nashater Deu Solheim, a behavioral psychologist, focused on negotiation and leadership strategies.

On the occasion of the launch of “Team: Getting Things Done with Others”, David Allen’s original book “Getting Things Done” was also republished in Armenian.