Peter F Drucker

Born 1909

Peter F Drucker is an internationally acclaimed management writer, consultant and lecturer. His management and organisation theories are based on over 60 years experience.

Drucker on Management

  • Effective management is based on objective setting and results
  • Scientific management is required
  • “One cannot manage change. One can only be ahead of it”

Drucker on People

  • Knowledge workers are assets
  • High quality personnel management is required
  • Educate and develop managers for future needs.

Drucker on Organisations

  • Decentralisation is key to productivity and effectiveness.
  • Aim for leaner organisations
  • Successful decision making based on high quality information
  • Focus on information not technology provider

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