21st Century Management Challenges

Author: (American) Peter F. Drucker and Zhu Yanbin
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: We are living in a profound transformation period. Current management thinking still relies on the fundamental assumptions of the 20th century, with few people questioning whether they are "facts." In reality, they are already outdated. If strategies are formulated based on incorrect assumptions, it is inevitable that the organization will be led astray. This book focuses only on tomorrow's "hot" issues—critical, decisive, life-and-death, and inevitable challenges that will become the main issues tomorrow. It will deeply analyze the challenges faced by 21st-century managers from the following six aspects:
The New Paradigm of Management
Strategy—The New Inevitable Trend
Change Leaders
Information Challenges
Productivity of Knowledge Workers
Self-Management
We are living in a profound transformation period. Current management thinking still relies on the fundamental assumptions of the 20th century, with few people questioning whether they are "facts." In reality, they are already outdated. If strategies are formulated based on incorrect assumptions, it is inevitable that the organization will be led astray. This book focuses only on tomorrow's "hot" issues—critical, decisive, life-and-death, and inevitable challenges that will become the main issues tomorrow. It will deeply analyze the challenges faced by 21st-century managers from the following six aspects:
● The New Paradigm of Management
● Strategy—The New Inevitable Trend
● Change Leaders
● Information Challenges
● Productivity of Knowledge Workers
● Self-Management
"Drucker's profound knowledge and insightful thinking have influenced both academia and the business world. It can be said that no famous scholar or successful business leader has not drawn nourishment from his works." —Zhao Shuming, Dean of the School of Business, Nanjing University
"Managers all over the world should thank this person for dedicating his entire life to clarifying the roles of people and organizations in society. I believe that Peter Drucker has been more effective than anyone else in achieving this." —Jack Welch, Former CEO of General Electric
"Among all management books, Drucker's works have had the deepest impact on me." —Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft
"Drucker is a hero in my heart. His works and thoughts are very clear, standing out among those who blindly pursue trendy ideas." —Andy Grove, Chairman of Intel
"Peter F. Drucker discussed how the new paradigm of management changes and continues to change our fundamental understanding of management practice and theory. The 21st Century Management Challenges is full of foresight and visionary thinking. It combines rich knowledge, extensive practical experience, profound insights, incisive analysis, and common sense that cuts through the fog—all of which are the essence of Drucker's works and a 'landmark in the field of management.'" —Harvard Business Review
"This visionary thinker possesses his signature sharp insight, enabling him to discern the inherent connections between different forces. Once again, he brings us an indispensable work." —Library Journal