Drucker's books and articles don't tout crackpot theories, or substitute emphasis for evidence. The final chapter of Management Challenges is the most immediately useful, for here the author takes a refreshingly balanced look at managing oneself. Styles, values, even manners have their place, and Drucker's invitation to capitalize on strengths and take responsibility for relationships will win the hearts of all the square pegs trying to pound themselves into round corporate holes. No book is perfect, unfortunately. But no connoisseur or novice need carp at the pleasures offered by Management Challenges for the 21st Century.
Autumn is too fleeting for guru overload.
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