| The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask about Your Organization: An Inspiring Tool for Organizations and the People Who Lead Them Contributor(s): Drucker, Peter F. (Author), Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0470227567 ISBN-13: 9780470227565 Publisher: Jossey-Bass OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: With five simple questions, Peter F. Drucker and 5 well-known contributors challenge leaders to take a close look at the very heart of their organizations and what drives them. The five questions presented in this unique book will fundamentally change the way people in organizations work, helping them guide their organization to exceptional levels of performance. Peter Drucker's five questions are: What is our Mission? with contributions from Jim Collins Who is our Customer? with contributions from Phil Kotler What does our Customer Value? with contributions from Jim Kouzes What are our Results? with contributions from Judith Rodin What is our Plan? with contributions from V. Kasturi Rangan These essential questions, grounded in Peter Drucker's theories of management, will take readers on a exploration of organizational and personal self-discovery, giving them a means to assess how to "be"--how to develop quality, character, mind-set, values and courage. The questions lead to action. By asking these questions, readers can focus on why they are doing what they are doing in their work, and how to do it better. Designed for today's busy professionals, this brief, clear and accessible book will challenge readers to ask these provocative questions and it will stimulate spirited discussions and action within any organization, inspiring positive change and new levels of excellence, helping all to envision the future of theirs' or any organization. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Decision Making & Problem Solving - Business & Economics | Strategic Planning - Business & Economics | Organizational Development |
| Dewey: 658.401 |
| LCCN: 2008009374 |
| Series: J-B Leader to Leader Institute/Pf Drucker Foundation |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 5.54" W x 8.3" (0.33 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With Peter Drucker's five essential questions and the help of five of today's thought leaders, this little book will challenge readers to take a close look at the very heart of their organizations and what drives them. A tool for self-assessment and transformation, answering these five questions will fundamentally change the way you work, helping you lead your organization to an exceptional level of performance. Peter Drucker's five questions are:
These essential questions, grounded in Peter Drucker's theories of management, will take readers on a exploration of organizational and personal self-discovery, giving them a means to assess how to be--how to develop quality, character, mind-set, values and courage. The questions lead to action. By asking these questions, readers can focus on why they are doing what they are doing in their work, and how to do it better. Designed for today's busy professionals, this brief, clear and accessible book will challenge readers to ask these provocative questions and it will stimulate spirited discussions and action within any organization, inspiring positive change and new levels of excellence, helping all to envision the future of theirs' or any organization. |