Practice of Effective Managers

Author: Peter Drucker
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Peter Drucker, the father of management who passed away in November 2005, built his reputation largely on his classic work "The Effective Executive" published in 1966. As the "practical companion" to this book, the author distills the core concepts of "The Effective Executive" from 40 years ago and combines them with a carefully designed structure to create a practical manual for contemporary managers, executives, and knowledge workers. This book discusses how to determine what is the right thing to do and how to do these things well—it is a summary of Drucker's six decades of working with effective executives. Therefore, this book is both a "what to do" book and a "how to do" book. It provides managers with an excellent tool for self-development. This is Drucker's final work. The Economist said, "Looking at Drucker's works, from 'The Effective Executive' in 1966 to the 2006 published 'The Effective Executive in Practice,' they are all classics in the field of management." For anyone eager to understand and apply Drucker's timeless wisdom, this book is a must-read masterpiece. It consists of six chapters, covering topics such as: effectiveness can be learned; mastering your time; focusing on contribution; leveraging your strengths; prioritizing key tasks; and making effective decisions.