What makes an effective executive? The measure of the executive, Peter F. Drucker reminds us, is the ability to "get the right things done." This usually involves doing what other people have overlooked as well as avoiding what is unproductive. Intelligence, imagination, and knowledge may all be wasted in an executive job without the acquired habits of mind that mold them into results. Drucker identifies five practices essential to business effectiveness that can, and must, be learned: Managing time Choosing what to contribute to the organization Knowing where and how to mobilize strength for best effect Setting the right priorities Knitting all of them together with effective decision-making Ranging widely through the annals of business and government, Peter F. Drucker demonstrates the distinctive skill of the executive and offers fresh insights into old and seemingly obvious business situations.

1. What Makes An Effective Executive

2. • Intelligence,
imagination and
knowledge are
essential
resources and
effectiveness
coverts them into
results.
• Working on the
right things is what
makes knowledge
work effective.

3.  An effective executive need not be a
leader in the sense that is used most
commonly now.
 To be an effective executive, here are the
eight practices which need to be
followed says Peter Drucker

4. Effective executives ask:
“What needs to be done?”
8
“What is right for the enterprise?”
Convert Knowledge Into Action
Take Responsibility for Decisions
Take Responsibility for
Communicating
Focus on Opportunities, not
Problems
Make meetings productive
Think and say “We”, not “I ”
EIGHT
PRACTICES

5.  The last two ensure the whole
organization feels responsible and
accountable
 The first two practices give you the
knowledge you need.
 The next four convert this
knowledge into effective
action.