Observer (Management Master Drucker's Memoirs)

Author: [USA] Peter F. Drucker
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: If you ask him what he does, he will say he is a writer. This writer has had a greater impact on people's lives in the 20th century than any other writer. "I hope to present a picture of society, to capture and convey the essence, charm, and feeling that a generation cannot imagine. In my works, no book has undergone as much revision over such a long period—20 years, these characters have been lingering in my mind everywhere, in every aspect of life; and none has been published as quickly—less than a year from the time I sat at the typewriter and wrote the first word to the completion of the entire book. Although this is not my most important work, it is my favorite." —Peter Drucker
Reading Drucker's books is a pleasure, as they often bring a sense of enlightenment. —Zhang Ruimin, Chairman of Haier Group
Drucker is a hero in my heart. —Andy Grove, Chairman of Intel
A management thinker who has stood the test of time. —Business Week
With a strong thirst for knowledge, his bright eyes sparkle with vitality. You often feel that his thoughts are ahead of yours. —A.G. Lafley, CEO of Procter & Gamble
The purpose of this book is to portray some special people and their unique ways of life. It can be considered a collection of short stories, with each chapter standing independently. I hope to present a picture of society, capturing and conveying the essence, charm, and feeling that this generation cannot imagine—such as interwar Europe, Roosevelt's New Deal era, and post-World War II America. In fact, the idea of writing this book began to take shape during Kennedy's presidency. Those years may not yet be "history" for my children, my students, or many young friends, but they are already as distant and unreachable as Nineveh and Assur in the kingdom of Giash.
The Observer is not just a good book but also one of Drucker's most important works, a must-read for Drucker fans, and essential for understanding Drucker. I wholeheartedly recommend it to all managers—I know that the time people spend reading a book whose title does not include "management" or "leadership" is very limited, but if possible, please open this book and start reading.