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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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New Year Entertainment: Predictions, Forecasts, and Projections

The Practical Leader

This time of year, we’re bombarded with glib and confident “experts” forecasting everything from the economy, to global warming, to financial markets, social trends, weather, and lots more. We see how Peter Drucker’s thought leadership continues to guide leaders and organizations.

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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. A famous example is YouTube, which began as a video dating site back in 2005.

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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. Peter Drucker reportedly once said that the biggest curse for any business was twenty years of success.

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

Harvard Business Review

It’s worth remembering Peter Drucker’s famous distinction: “management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right thing.” ” It is the stuff of marketing textbooks – extensive market research driving product design and “jury testing” of the final gun design prior to market release. .”