DRUCKER

PETER F DRUCKER

A man I met in the 70's. By then he was already an effective executive. He may have led in a few boardrooms and classrooms, but more specifically, he led managers.  Managers are not always leaders, but managers are always in leadership. Perhaps his biggest contribution was to lead virtual teams in search of paradigms to manage the future. His godlike talent to translate trends into techniques changed the world of business several times over. His influence on business minds is still being measured. The fact that he thought to put his ideas on paper is his gift to the world and will make him relevant for many years to come. The fact that he evolved in time from "planning is in" to "planning is out" indicates a remarkable leader willing to question his own beliefs. And change them if it will help the people achieve a noble goal. Leaders think and change in order to lead change and the way people think.

Allan Bukusi