7-day habit: Self-discipline

Author: (English) Peter Drucker
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Features: Recognized by 16 global management research institutions as a top-tier international management textbook, "The Father of Modern Management" and "Master of Masters," Peter Drucker introduces it to Chinese readers through the International Society for Chinese Management Research; endorsed by Fortune 500 companies such as British Telecom, Barclays Bank, BP, Standard Life Insurance, and HSBC; used as a teaching material in 103 business and management schools worldwide, and a mandatory reading for civil servants in 30 UK government departments. To date, it has been translated into over 20 different language versions and has sold more than 10,000,000 copies worldwide. On one hand, work pressure is increasing, and on the other, information overload makes it difficult to find your niche. Whether you are just starting to tackle a topic or want to update your existing knowledge, The 7-Day Workplace Alchemy can help you break down complex tasks into simple actionable steps and master them within a week. Good self-management is closely related to work. Developing self-discipline is not just about increasing income—it also helps you gain client recognition, motivates your team members, and contributes to your career growth. The authors of each volume in this series are senior members of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in the UK. They are widely active in the forefront of global business, manufacturing, and consulting industries, frequently invited to guide senior executives in world-renowned companies, and are considered elite figures in today's management industry. Successful self-management is similar to winning the lottery in many ways. Both are worth pursuing, and many people hope to be lucky. Lottery winners often spark much discussion and speculation. However, successful self-management differs from winning the lottery—it is not as far-fetched, the probability is not as low, and it is not entirely based on luck. For you, successful self-management is not an unattainable goal but something entirely achievable. Once you achieve this goal, you will find it easy to maintain, and it can become a lasting habit. Achieving this goal is not just about making a lot of money—it also makes your clients happy, motivates the people you work with, and helps your career development. The purpose of this book is to provide clear and practical advice and guidance to help you improve the operational performance of the teams, departments, or business areas you oversee. By doing so, you will also improve your own operational skills. The steps to achieve successful self-management are presented over 7 days:
Sunday: What is successful self-management?
Monday: Personnel and Self-Management
Tuesday: Quality and Self-Management
Wednesday: Measuring and Monitoring Self-Management
Thursday: Goals, Objectives, and Benchmarks for Successful Self-Management
Friday: Techniques for Successful Self-Management
Saturday: Long-Term Perspective and Evaluation