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Book SynopsisEnduring Management Wisdom for Today''s Leaders From Peter F. Drucker. Peter Drucker''s Five Most Important Questions provides insightful guidance and stirring inspiration for today''s leaders and entrepreneurs. By applying Drucker''s leadership framework in the present context of today''s leaders and those who lead with them, this book is an essential resource for people leading, managing and working in all three sectorspublic, private and social. Readers will gain new perspectives and develop a solid foundation upon which to build a successful and bright future. They will learn how to focus on why they are doing what they''re doing, how to do it better, and how to develop a realistic, motivational plan for achieving their goals. This brief, clear, and accessible guide peppered with commentary from distinguished management gurus, contemporary entrepreneurs and dynamic millennial leaders will challenge readers and stimulate spirited discussion and action within any o
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“The book is concise but compelling reading, as Peter Drucker’s wisdom is timeless and a most valuable tool for leaders across all generations, and as such, this very readable book is a must for all today’s managers.” (Institute of Management Services Journal, October 2015)
Table of ContentsForeword vii
Frances Hesselbein
Introduction xiii
Joan Snyder Kuhl
About xix
Peter F. Drucker
Why Self-Assessment? 1
Peter F. Drucker
Question 1 What is Our Mission? 7
Peter F. Drucker with Jim Collins, Kelly Goldsmith, Marshall Goldsmith, and Michael Radparvar
Question 2 Who is Our Customer? 19
Peter F. Drucker with Philip Kotler, Raghu Krishnamoorthy, and Luke Owings
Question 3 What Does the Customer Value? 35
Peter F. Drucker with Jim Kouzes, Kass Lazerow, Mike Lazerow, and Nadira Hira
Question 4 What Are Our Results? 47
Peter F. Drucker with Judith Rodin, Bernard Banks, and Adam Braun
Question 5 What is Our Plan? 61
Peter F. Drucker with V. Kasturi Rangan, Juana Bordas, and Caroline Ghosn
Transformational Leadership 81
Frances Hesselbein with Lauren Maillian Bias
The Self-Assessment Process 89
Peter F. Drucker
Suggested Questions to Explore 91
Notes 101
Definition of Terms 105
Additional Resources 107
About the Contributors 109
About the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute 117
Acknowledgments 120
