Management Challenges for the 21st Century

OK, maybe I was a decade late for this one.

I just finished reading Management Challenges for the 21st Century by Peter F. Drucker. For a book that was only 196 pages, it took me a little longer to get through this than I wanted.

There are some great lessons in here that I am able to apply to my daily work schedule. The first chapter talks a lot about new management paradigms and organization structures, how to management people and how technology will continue to shape how business is done today.

There was an interesting section on strategy, but it was a little high-level discussing some certainties (like collapsing birthrates affecting business) that you should be aware of. The section on global competitive was the most relevant. Another section dealt with how to live in a world of constant change.

Perhaps my favourite section was the topic that contrasted the knowledge worker versus the manual worker. I found this interesting because so many of us are building products for the knowledge worker, but we continue to measure it as if we are building products for the manual worker. It requires a completely different approach.

The last section discussed managing oneself and this is always relevant. Brace yourself for this one, the first question is “What are my Strengths?” There were some interesting stories on whether you are a reading or listening learner.

If you have not read it already, I recommend it as a light, quick read.

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