1. “CEO’S HAVE WORK OF THEIR OWN. IT IS WORK ONLY
CEO’S CAN DO, BUT ALSO WORK WHICH CEO’S MUST DO.
EACH KNOWLEDGE WORKER MUST THINK & BEHAVE LIKE
A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.”
2. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
TYPICALLY THE HIGHEST-RANKING CORPORATE OFFICER
(EXECUTIVE) IN CHARGE OF TOTAL MANAGEMENT OF A
CORPORATION/COMPANY/ORGANIZATION/AGENCY,
REPORTING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
WHAT QUALITIES MUST SUCCESSFUL CEO’S POSSESS?
3. DRUCKER’S CHARACTERISTICS UNIQUE TO A CEO
1) VISIONARY
-MUST HAVE A BROAD FIELD OF VISION.
2) SYMBOLIC
-MUST REPRESENT THE ORGANIZATION’S CHARACTER &
PERSONALITY.
3) INFLUENTIAL
-MUST BE ABLE TO INFLUENCE
PEOPLE, INDIVIDUALLY & COLLECTIVELY.
4. ARE YOU AND YOUR BOSS/MANAGER COMPATIBLE?
THERE ARE 4 CATEGORIES OF MANAGERS.
WHICH ONE WORKS BEST FOR YOU?
6. BOSS TYPE: THE PERFORMER
-AN EXTROVERT WHO THRIVES UNDER PRESSURE.
-VERY COMFORTABLE TAKING CENTER STAGE, WHETHER IT BE IN THE BOARD
ROOM, AT A CLIENT DINNER OR AROUND THE WATER COOLER.
PROS:
-KEEPS THE OFFICE ATMOSPHERE FUN & LIVELY
-VERY GOOD AT READING OTHERS & MAKING THEM FEEL AT EASE
CONS:
-MAY TRY TO “JUMP IN” AND HELP YOU DURING A PRESENTATION OR MEETING
-PREFERS TO LEAVE THE DETAILS TO SOMEONE ELSE
MOST COMPATIBLE EMPLOYEES:
-DETAIL ORIENTED PLANNERS
8. BOSS TYPE: THE DREAMER
-WHETHER IT BE FINDING WAYS TO GENERATE BIGGER PROFITS OR
NEW PRODUCT LINES THIS PERSON IS GREAT AT COMING UP WITH
NEW, CREATIVE IDEAS
PROS:
-ALWAYS WILLING TO PUSH THE ENVELOPE & INNOVATE
-INSPIRES OTHERS WITH THEIR ENTHUSIASM
CONS:
-DOES NOT ALWAYS CONSIDER THE LOGISTICS NEEDED TO TURN
BIG IDEAS INTO REALITY
-IS READY TO MOVE ON TO ANOTHER PROJECT BEFORE THE LAST
ONE IS COMPLETE
MOST COMPATIBLE EMPLOYEES:
REALISTS WITH VISION
10. BOSS TYPE: THE CHEERLEADER
-THINKS EVERYTHING THAT HIS/HER EMPLOYEES DO IS WONDERFUL, OR
AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT HE/SHE TELLS THEM
PROS:
-HELPS BOOST CONFIDENCE ABOUT SKILLS & POTENTIAL
-DOES NOT WALLOW IN DIFFICULTIES OR OBSTACLES & KEEPS MORALE
HIGH
CONS:
-HIDES MORE CRITICAL FEEDBACK THAT COULD HELP YOU LEARN YOUR
JOB BETTER
-DOES NOT PREDICT POTENTIAL DIFFICULTIES & PLAN FOR THEM
MOST COMPATIBLE EMPLOYEES:
-INDEPENDENT WORKERS WHO DON’T REQUIRE A LOT OF HAND-HOLDING
OR SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO DO THEIR JOB WELL
12. BOSS TYPE: THE SUPER ACHIEVER
-ANOTHER SPREADSHEET. MORE MEETINGS. TIGHTER DEADLINES.
-THEY’RE HAPPY TO HUSTLE & KEEP THE BUSINESS COMING IN
PROS:
-HELPS INCREASE EVERYONE’S EARNINGS BY ATTRACTING CUSTOMERS
-IS CONFIDENT THAT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
CONS:
-CAN LACK REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS ABOUT DEADLINES &
DELIVERABLES
-HAS A HARD TIME SETTING BOUNDARIES WITH CLIENTS
MOST COMPATIBLE EMPLOYEES:
-GOOD COMMUNICATORS WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO PUSH BACK,
ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY THINK TAKING ON ADDITIONAL WORK MIGHT
