The Effective Executive -The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done - Free Book Summary

Sep 17, 2009 in Executive & Management

Know in ten minutes what takes others hours to learn, and keep up with the latest trends in the industry.
In this summary you will learn:

Why an executive must be effective
What five habits you should develop to become a more productive manager
Why society depends on successful organizations and the executives who make them so

Why you should read The Effective Executive
As an author and an intellectual, the late Peter F. Drucker was a true business sage. Recognized as the father of modern management, Drucker forecast numerous pivotal trends, including decentralization, privatization and the development of the information society. He introduced the concept of the “knowledge worker,” a term he employs widely in this fascinating book. His internal study of General Motors, Concept of the Corporation, greatly influenced how businesses conduct their affairs. Each Drucker book is a genuine business classic, including this one. getAbstract believes it will help you think productively about what you do. No one writes more intelligently or presciently on management and its functions than Drucker. All executives, even those who are already effective, will benefit from reading this informative, enlightening book.

About the Author
Peter F. Drucker was a management consultant and writer. His 39 books and numerous articles discuss how humans organize themselves in business, government and the nonprofit arena.