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The Practical Drucker: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

The Practical Drucker: Applying the Wisdom of the World’s Greatest Management Thinker William A. Cohen Xenophon'

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The Practical Drucker: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

The Practical Drucker: Applying the Wisdom of the World’s Greatest Management Thinker William A. Cohen Xenophon'

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Leadership Inspirations – Communications Excellence | StrategyDriven

Strategy Driven

Peter Drucker (1909 – 2005) ‘Father of Modern Management’ and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2002 Email This Post | Print Post | Sign up for our Email Newsletter Speak Your Mind Tell us what youre thinking. and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar !

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Your Strategy Has to Be Flexible — But So Does Your Execution

Harvard Business Review

Peter Drucker said : “Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.” Drucker’s exhortation, “What gets measured gets managed” is often invoked when approaching execution. It is also be a mistake to restrict ourselves to managing what we can easily measure.

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Kill Your Business Model Before It Kills You

Harvard Business Review

When IBM sold its PC division to Lenovo in 2005, many people questioned the wisdom of divesting a successful business, especially one that IBM had worked so hard to create. The most dangerous trap that any manager can fall into is complacency.

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Gun Manufacturers Need to Lead Change, Not Just Follow the Law

Harvard Business Review

For example, in the wake of Sandy Hook where one of its Bushmaster assault rifles was used for all 26 killings, company management issued a statement saying the company: “…does not sell weapons or ammunition directly to consumers, through gun shows or otherwise. ” Good management is an ample supply at the gun manufacturers.

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Kill Your Business Model Before It Kills You

Harvard Business Review

When IBM sold its PC division to Lenovo in 2005, many people questioned the wisdom of divesting a successful business, especially one that IBM had worked so hard to create. The most dangerous trap that any manager can fall into is complacency.