This is a dialogue across East and West,
and a sincere remembrance of trust, responsibility, and mission.

From classroom to life, from ideas to practice,the book records not only Drucker’s thought,but the legacy of a belief at its core:that management exists to develop human beings.

In 1999, Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, embarked on a profound dialogue with Chinese entrepreneur Shao Minglo over a shared vision for education. Drucker made a solemn commitment: to serve as Shao’s pro bono advisor for the rest of his life. In the years that followed, the two met regularly in California to discuss management education in China, economic realities, and organizational culture—forging a deep friendship that transcended both culture and age.

This book records that precious journey. It illustrates not only how Drucker translated ideas into practice, but also portrays his sincerity, warmth, and humanity. He held a deep hope for the future of management in China, remained steadfast in his belief in a “functioning society,” and, even in the final years of his life, continued to write and reflect with unwavering dedication.

More than just a memorial to Peter Drucker, this volume stands as a testament to the intellectual legacy passed between a philosopher and a practitioner.


 

Shao Minglo
An entrepreneur and management educator, Mr. Shao was authorized by Peter Drucker and his family to establish the Peter F. Drucker Academy in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China to promulgate Peter Drucker’s Management as Social Function and Liberal Art (MLA) theories and practices. He is the editor of Drucker on Totalitarianism and Salvation by Society and To Know the Real Drucker: Eight Articles Will Help You.

Compiled by Yang Wurui
Dr. Yang holds a doctorate in literature from Nankai University in China. He is currently a research fellow at the California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM).

Foreword／
A Steward of Peter Drucker’s Ideas and Teachings 006
Foreword／
The Mentor and His Disciple:Peter Drucker and Shao Minglo 008
Preface 015

1. What Brought Me to Peter Drucker 017
2. Our First Meeting 033
3. In Drucker’s Classroom 049
4. The Meaning of Business 069
5. What Kind of Management Education Does China Truly Need? 086
6. The Books Drucker Gave Me 102
7. Drucker the Curmudgeon 130
8. Drucker’s Commitment 150
9. Peter and Doris Drucker 171

Supplementary Essays／
－ Drucker as My Consultant 184
－ Foreword to the Chinese Edition of William Pollard’s Book 191
－ Impressions of Joseph A. Maciariello 199
－ A Functioning Society and Management as a Liberal Art 225

Epilogue／
The Characteristics of Drucker and his Teachings 241
 

Peter F. Drucker, internationally recognized as the “father of modern management,” is destined to become a historical figure, gradually fading into paper and digital archives as time goes by. Generations from now, he will likely be remembered as a symbolic name—abstract and distant—much like the Buddha, Socrates, or Confucius. Written in a narrative style, this book aims to present Drucker’s more personal and human side—his warmth, sensitivity, and spirit—to complement what the symbol alone cannot convey, even if only from a limited perspective.

Few Chinese have interacted as closely with Mr. Drucker as I have. During the last six years of his life, I had the rare privilege of becoming his student, his client, and a kindred spirit—essentially, a fellow seeker of the Way. Friends and acquaintances who were aware of our relationship have often encouraged me to share my experiences, even though they know that writing does not come easily to me. I’ve hesitated until now, but as I enter the twilight of my life, I’ve come to realize that if I don’t tell my story now, it will go with me to the grave.

I am deeply grateful to Dr. Yang Wurui, a deeply learned literary scholar, who generously offered his assistance in producing this work. He suggested that I speak while he handled the writing and editing. Our collaboration was seamless and joyful; in just two months, we turned a long-held wish— shared by me and many others—into reality.

Finally, I’d like to add that, much like Mr. Drucker described his memoir, Adventures of a Bystander, this book is, in many respects, something I wrote for myself. Consequently, I’ve tried not to shy away from potential controversy, choosing instead to write as honestly as possible. If my personal perspective contravenes an image of Drucker that you hold dear, I sincerely apologize and welcome your candid feedback and thoughtful corrections.

ISBN / 9786269274512
EAN / 9786269274512
頁數 / 248
尺寸 / 15x21.5cm
注音 / 無
裝訂 / 平裝
語言 / 英文
級別 / 無