The Daily Drucker: 366 Days of Insight and Motivation for Getting the Right Things Done - Softcover

Drucker, Peter F

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062089242 ISBN 13: 9780062089243

Publisher: Harper Business, 2011

Synopsis

A powerful new learning tool for the ambitious, self-directed manager, entrepreneur, or business person today, "The Daily Drucker" distils the essence of management guru Peter F. Drucker's teachings in an easy-to-access, daily calendar format. It presents in organized form: a key statement of Drucker's, followed by a few lines of comment and explanation, with topics ranging across a great many fields of his work: management, business and the world economy; a changing society; innovation and entrepreneurship; decision-making; and, the changing workforce and the non-profit and their management. However, the most important part of this book are the blank halves of its pages. They are what the readers will contribute, their actions, decisions and the results of these decisions. There are 366 readings, each addressing a major topic, one for every day of the year. Each reading starts with a topic and a 'Drucker Proverb' such as 'Know Thy Time', capturing the essence of the topic. Then there is a teaching taken directly from the works of Peter Drucker. Next comes the action step, where you are asked to 'Think on' the teaching and apply it to yourself and your organization. This book includes Peter. F. Drucker's teachings, encapsulated in an easy to access, daily calendar format. It examines the four fundamental areas of Drucker's theories: the Individual, Management, Society and Change. In this quintessential Drucker, a new generation of managers will be introduced to his entire body of work in a user-friendly style.

About this title

Review:

"Drucker...is the original management guru. Many still consider him the best...The short, snappy format will be appreciated by today's time-challenged business readers: one page with an idea for every day of the year...Overall, it is accomplished admirably."--USA Today

From the Back Cover:

Revered management thinker Peter F. Drucker is our trusted guide in this thoughtful, day-by-day companion that offers his penetrating and practical wisdom. Amid the multiple pressures of our daily work lives, The Daily Drucker provides the inspiration and advice to meet the many challenges we face. With his trademark clarity, vision, and humanity, Drucker sets out his ideas on a broad swath of key topics, from time management, to innovation, to outsourcing, providing useful insights for each day of the year.

These 366 daily readings have been harvested from Drucker's lifetime of work. At the bottom of each page, the reader will find an action point that spells out exactly how to put Drucker's ideas into practice. It is as if the wisest and most action-oriented management consultant in the world is in the room, offering his timeless gems of advice. The Daily Drucker is for anyone who seeks to understand and put to use Drucker's powerful words and ideas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Business
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0062089242
• ISBN 13: 9780062089243
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448