Peter Drucker is widely hailed as one of the most influential founding theorists in
modern management education. His work remains relevant today and most likely will for
the for seeable future because he speaks to the way people can synergize to craft a
group accomplishment from apparent nothingness. His intent was for his work to be used
to build and analyze actual business practices. He referenced this wish on many occasions
throughout his life, including with this famous statement: "Knowledge has to be
improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes". In this spirit, we
formulated questions based on major foundations of Drucker 's principles. The
opportunity to interview a practicing manager, Gregory B. presented itself. …show more content…
What have been your most useful strategies to develop those newly reporting to
you?
" I didn 't used to take the time to do it, thinking it would happen naturally, but now I
always make sure to introduce the new team member to all the people they will be
working with on a regular basis, even if it won 't be every day. I think it sets a good tone
for both the new employee and the team. No one should feel like there is a faceless Group 14 2
newbie. I also like to make sure training, as it is applicable is split between several people
who coordinate their efforts. I find this gives a well-rounded knowledge base and helps to
avoid clique formation. The new hire is more well integrated as part of the overall team
instead of 'my trainee ' ".
When setting goals for the work groups you manage, how do you decide upon the
checkpoints?
"As you know, S.M.A.R.T goals are the industry standard for justifying your techniques
to both reports and superiors. To refresh, it stands for specific, measurable,