Society, community, family are all conserving institutions. They try to maintain stability and to prevent, or at least slow down, change. But the organization of the post-capitalist society of organizations is a destabilizer. Because its function is to put knowledge to work - on tools, processes, and products; on work; on knowledge itself - it must be organized for constant change.
Peter DruckerThe paradox of the prophet: his very success is his failure. The prophet whose time has come no longer shocks; he entertains.
Peter DruckerThe person who will make the greatest contribution to a company is the mature person-and you cannot have maturity if you have no life or interest outside the job.
Peter DruckerWhat can I contribute that will significantly affect the performance and the results of the institution I serve?
Peter Drucker