MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

You’ll need new methods of managerial direction to contend with today’s new economic alliances, free-agent knowledge workers, and revolutionary ways that business information is now being defined and understood. The flow of ideas here is riveting, especially as read by Blum, whose biting interpretation accentuates Drucker’s powerful thinking at just the right moments. The concluding chapter on how to manage oneself in the new millennium is especially valuable: Get feedback on your strengths and how you work best, and then learn the skills and knowledge necessary to make a contribution that fits the setting and is compatible with your values and relationship preferences. An indispensable learning experience. T.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/ SEP 01]