The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done (Harperbusiness Essentials) | 
 enlarge | Author: Peter F. Drucker
Publisher: Collins Business
Category: Book
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Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 1791
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Pages: 208
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Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 0060833459
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.4
EAN: 9780060833459
ASIN: 0060833459
Publication Date: January 1, 2006
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What makes an effective executive? The measure of the executive, Peter F. Drucker reminds us, is the ability to "get the right things done." This usually involves doing what other people have overlooked as well as avoiding what is unproductive. Intelligence, imagination, and knowledge may all be wasted in an executive job without the acquired habits of mind that mold them into results. Drucker identifies five practices essential to business effectiveness that can, and must, be learned: - Managing time
- Choosing what to contribute to the organization
- Knowing where and how to mobilize strength for best effect
- Setting the right priorities
- Knitting all of them together with effective decision-making
Ranging widely through the annals of business and government, Peter F. Drucker demonstrates the distinctive skill of the executive and offers fresh insights into old and seemingly obvious business situations.
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The Effective Executive Book Review August 22, 2008
Razz (Surprise, AZ)
I am still reading this book; there are so many insights that I find myself highlighting and writing them down; then I go back to review them over and over. For the person who wants to be an Effective Executive or just an effective individual I would recommend you read this book. You can just read this book you have to put the information into practice. It is a text book for the effective leader in you. You will go back to it over and over again to ensure you are doing the right things to become more effective.
This is the best book on "Leadership" even after 40 years July 21, 2008
Monte Huebsch (Brisbane, Australia)
Skip all the "hype" about leadership theory. Drucker is the king. Years since this book was written - it is all about Executive Effectiveness. Well isn't that the same as "leadership" but just without all the hype? You bet. Buy and read this and burn your leadership mental masturbation books.
If you have one shelf for books, this should be on it. July 8, 2008
Tim Salam (Arizona, USA)
If you're looking for concise, simple dialogue on what it means to be effective and how to parlay that into your work life, here it is. If you are looking for a fashionable, faddy, flashy Seth-Godin-type mantra to chant, you will be vastly disappointed and fantastically bored.
To those who are serious students of business and it's execution and are willing to do what it takes to be leaders, this is one of probably 3-5 books on the required reading list. Read through it quickly at your own peril, for amazing gems are buried mid-paragraph in the most seemingly innocuous paragraphs.
Now for the love of effectiveness, please buy, read and apply this to yourself so I don't have to do business with you sloths anymore!
Excellent book on management skills May 27, 2008
Michael J. Novak (Austintown, Ohio United States)
Very good book on the true management skills required by any and every manager. Drucker clearly points out that not all great managers were created the same....but most share certain traits. An excellent, must read for any and all managers everywhere!
 Long lasting advice for novice managers May 4, 2008
Diego Naya
Excellent advice from a incredible coach. From time management to management contribution this book offers what you need to achieve management positions. A must.
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