Peter Drucker (1909–2005) was considered one of business management’s top thinkers. He was a management consultant, educator and author. He published over 35 titles – a substantial body of work that contributed to the foundation of modern business thinking. Drucker was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by George W. Bush in 2002.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2006) demonstrates how to be innovative and reveals strategies that create customers for your innovation. It shows how entrepreneurship can be learned and implemented by anyone and how entrepreneurial skills can be used not just in new ventures but in established corporations.
In The Effective Executive, author Peter Drucker offers a step-by-step guide to becoming a more productive and effective executive. By mastering a few procedures and principles, you can develop your own capacities as a leader and also support your employees’ strengths, with the goal of improving results across your organization.
The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization (2008) presents readers with five simple yet highly effective questions that any manager, owner or stakeholder should ask in order to increase their organization’s chances of success. While these questions are focused on non-profit organizations, the lessons are applicable to any organization seeking to make a difference.
Managing Oneself (1999) was originally published in Harvard Business Review. It’s a guide to identifying your strengths and weaknesses, understanding how you perform, and recognizing your values. In doing so, you can transform yourself from an ordinary worker into an outstanding performer.
The Essential Drucker (2001) distills key lessons from decades of management consulting. It covers how to set ambitious yet achievable goals, hire for organizational fit, develop knowledge workers, foster entrepreneurship and innovation, and craft strategies for growth.
Management Challenges for the 21st Century by Peter F. Drucker explores the major challenges and opportunities that businesses and managers will face in the new millennium. Drucker offers insightful analysis and practical advice on how organizations can adapt to the rapidly changing global landscape and thrive in the 21st century.
Managers and leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of the modern business environment
Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to anticipate and address future challenges
Students and academics studying management and organizational behavior