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Managing the Non-Profit Organization
- Principles and Practices
- By: Peter F. Drucker
- Narrated by: Peter F. Drucker
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Abridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 62
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 59
The nonprofit sector of our society is growing rapidly, creating a major need for guidelines and expert advice on how to manage these organizations effectively. Management guru Peter F. Drucker provides excellent examples and explanations of mission, leadership, resources, marketing, goals, people development, decision-making, and much more. Included are interviews with nine experts that address key issues in the booming nonprofit sector.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Managing the Non-Profit Organization
- By RedElectron on 08-28-08
- Managing the Non-Profit Organization
- Principles and Practices
- By: Peter F. Drucker
- Narrated by: Peter F. Drucker
Why abridge this wonderful SHORT book? Why oh why?
Reviewed: 07-13-13
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Decades ago I listened to the complete books-on-tape version. I bought this without noticing it was abridged. Some of the best parts were cut out, including my favorite story of young Drucker (about 14 years old) having a favorite teacher ask his class what they would like to be remembered for. Years later they all remembered that moment and how it had changed their lives.
Drucker's voice is wonderful. He is profound and insightful.
Why didn't they include the whole thing? All they had to do was copy it what already existed. If they had included the whole book, I would have given it 5 stars across the board.
Arrrgh!
What did you like best about this story?
Drucker's wisdom and gentle-gravelly voice.
Any additional comments?
Private sector people should read this too. Much of it applies to them, especially the parts about self-development and motivation. Especially as philosophies like Lean and Agile cause corporate cultures in parts of the private sector to resemble the cultures of non-profits.
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