

Whyĭo such things matter in the networked society? Organization, an individual’s values must beĬompatible with those of the organization. According to Drucker, managing oneself is about discovering strengths, understanding values, and taking responsibility for self-reinvention. Kicked off the discussion by revisiting Drucker’s original text. Perspectives on leadership, innovation, and organizational resilience andĪgility in the context of ecosystems today.Īrt Kleiner, Editor in Chief of PWC Strategy+Business, Plenary discussion on the theme of “Managing Oneself” drew on Peter Drucker’s 1999

Global Drucker Forum on “The Power of Business The opportunity or surf on the wave of the changes, depends heavily on the individual ability to manage oneself. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management, and counseled 13 governments, public services institutions, and major corporations.A networked world, opportunities for individuals to develop, create and growĪre available everywhere. His 34 books have been published in more than 70 languages. Peter Drucker was a writer, teacher, and consultant. Managing Oneself identifies the probing questions you need to ask to gain the insights essential for taking charge of your career. Only when you operate with a combination of your strengths and self-knowledge can you achieve true and lasting excellence. The keys: Cultivate a deep understanding of yourself by identifying your most valuable strengths and most dangerous weaknesses Articulate how you learn and work with others and what your most deeply held values are and Describe the type of work environment where you can make the greatest contribution. In Managing Oneself, Peter Drucker explains how to do it. And it's up to you to keep yourself engaged and productive during a career that may span some 50 years. That means it's up to you to carve out your place in the world and know when to change course. Instead, you must be your own chief executive officer.

Companies today aren't managing their knowledge workers careers. But with opportunity comes responsibility. We live in an age of unprecedented opportunity: with ambition, drive, and talent, you can rise to the top of your chosen profession regardless of where you started out.
