“Man in his social and political existence must have a functioning society just as he must have air to breathe in his biological existence.”

Peter F. Drucker

The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University

The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University is home to nearly a century of foundational research from Peter F. Drucker, widely recognized as the father of modern management, as well as contributions from other leading management thinkers such as Tom Peters and Charles Handy. Drucker’s extensive work engages deeply with essential themes beyond traditional management, including community, society, governance, and the broader functioning of society.

Our dedicated team of experts actively explores new frontiers in management theory and practice, committed to translating these insights into tangible impacts for organizations and leaders across corporate, governmental, nonprofit, and social sectors worldwide. Through pioneering research, influential publications, dynamic leadership academies, rigorous rankings, innovative labs, and thought-leadership initiatives, the Institute promotes effective management and responsible leadership as foundational elements for achieving a thriving, resilient, and functioning society.

Michael H Kelly
Executive Director

Our Vision

A functioning society where every person lives in freedom, takes responsibility, and is treated with dignity.

Our Mission

Foster responsible leadership and effective management to strengthen institutions and organizations.

Our Pillars

Legacy.

Preserve and provide access to the dedicated
work of documenting, protecting, and making
accessible Peter Drucker’s work for the benefit of society now and in the future.

— Stewardship of the Drucker House and Archives —
— Safeguarding Peter Drucker’s writings, artifacts, and intellectual legacy —
— Providing access to historical materials for students, scholars, and the public —

Thought-Leadership.

The intentional fostering and dissemination of knowledge, insights, and novel methodologies to promote ethical decision-making and drive sustained organizational success.

— Hosting workshops, seminars, and public events —
— Publishing research and commentary on management and society —
— Serving as a hub for Drucker-inspired scholarship and dialogue —

Research & Innovation

The exclusive application of Peter Drucker’s
management principles to provide actionable metrics and rigorous assessment of organizational performance and effectiveness.

— Providing rankings of organizations across public, private, and nonprofit sectors —
— Advancing organizational evaluation through the Data Innovation Team —
— Blending Drucker’s principles with AI-driven analytics —

Organizational Development.

The ongoing process of cultivating the skills,
knowledge, and behaviors required for individuals to strengthen their organizations through responsible leadership and effective management.

— Designing customized executive and group training programs —
— Providing self-paced learning opportunities for individuals —
— Partnering with programs to deliver leadership training for high school students —

Our Audience

Public Sector Leaders

The Institute provides resources, such as the Drucker Playbook for the Public Sector and the Drucker Prize for Nonprofit Innovation, to help public and social sector leaders become more effective.

Private Sector Leaders

The Institute’s annual “Management Top 250” ranking, in partnership with the Wall Street Journal, specifically targets leaders in large, publicly traded companies. The Institute also offers training and consulting services to help these leaders strengthen their organizations.

Nonprofit Sector Leaders

The Institute provides resources, such as the Drucker Playbook for the Public Sector and the Drucker Prize for Nonprofit Innovation, to help public and social sector leaders become more effective.

Scholars & Students

The Institute serves as an archival repository for Drucker’s work, attracting scholars from around the world. It also supports students through its close ties to the Drucker School of Management, providing them with knowledge and inspiration to become future leaders.

Drucker+ showcases the people + organizations who are putting Peter F. Drucker’s ideas & ideals into practice – to help create a “Functioning Society”.

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