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The Effective Executive
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The Effective Executive

Harper, 2006
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10

Qualities

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Recommendation

As an author and an intellectual, the late Peter F. Drucker was a true business sage. Recognized as the father of modern management, Drucker forecast numerous pivotal trends, including decentralization, privatization and the development of the information society. He introduced the concept of the “knowledge worker,” a term he employs widely in this fascinating book. Each Drucker book is a genuine business classic, including this one. He delves into detail about what managers should accomplish and how they should conceptualize their role. getAbstract believes it will help you think productively about what you do. No one writes more intelligently or presciently on management and its functions than Drucker. All executives, even those who are already effective, will benefit from reading this informative, enlightening book.

Take-Aways

  • Effective executives prioritize, make plans, take responsibility, communicate, seek opportunities, hold productive meetings and contribute to their organizations.
  • An executive’s position conspires against his or her effectiveness.
  • Nevertheless, you can teach yourself to become an effective executive.

About the Author

Peter F. Drucker was a management consultant and writer. His 39 books and numerous articles discuss how humans organize themselves in business, government and the nonprofit arena. Drucker died in 2005.


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    D. L. 3 years ago
    Excelente información, nos quita una venda de los ojos en cuanto al muy mal manejo del tiempo que llevamos a diario, y sobre las grandes cosas que podemos logra a obtener si realmente lo sabemos administrar y concentramos en nuestras metas ya sean personales y laborales.
    Muchas gracias.
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    M. C. 6 years ago
    I love the learnings from this summary! This excites me to deal every opportunity where I can practice the guidance I learned from this book.
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    A. H. 6 years ago
    thanks so much getAbstract
    I have been enlightened today