Reengineering Engineering
When we think of educating engineers, we tend to picture numbers and inclined planes rather than Socrates in a robe.
DX Archive
If Not the U.N., Then What?
Many heavy hitters showed up to speak at the United Nations this week. But the speech that got the most attention was that of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who employed a cartoon picture of a bomb to warn the world that Iran was fast on its way to becoming a nuclear power.
Archivist’s Pick: When the Wall Came Tumbling Down
By drawing lessons from the vast treasure trove of papers and other objects that are collected in Peter Drucker’s achives, Bridget Lawlor is giving new life to decades-old material.
Something Ventured, Nothing Gained?
If you feel the urge to pour your money into a venture-capital-backed, high-tech startup, you might first consider whether you’re better off playing a corner bet in roulette.
What Peter Drucker Would Be Reading
Recent selections from around the web that, we think, would have caught Peter Drucker’s eye:
If Self-Management Is Such a Great Idea, Why Aren’t More Companies Doing It?
In his latest column for Forbes online, Drucker Institute Executive Director Rick Wartzman writes about a recent visit to Morning Star, a tomato producer and processor.
Eight is Enough
Peter Drucker may not have been quite this rigid, but he would have been close.
Regarding the 47 Percent
Who’s a maker and who’s a taker?
Why Eric Holder, Despite an Inspector General Report Clearing Him in the “Fast and Furious” Investigation, Still Failed the Test of Leadership
“Captains are responsible for what happens on their watches.” — Peter F. Drucker, 1976
There’s No Place Like Home
Do it yourself, Home Depot said to Chinese customers. Go ___ yourself, said Chinese customers to Home Depot.
What Peter Drucker Would Be Reading
Recent selections from around the web that, we think, would have caught Peter Drucker’s eye.
Joe’s Journal: On Learning How to Learn
“Managing oneself is a REVOLUTION in human affairs…”
Competitive Edge
Forget the recession. At least for a moment.
A Single-Minded Focus
Today, we intend to pass along a business tip that’s more specific than usual: Create a business that caters to unmarried women in the Middle East.
Labor Pains
This episode explores the shifting trends in job tenure and the changing role of organized labor.
Labor Pains