Peter Drucker lectures about the next society. During his talk, he discusses: the lack of communication preparation by schools, learning to say “no” and setting priorities, globalization as a psychological phenomenon, Adam Smith and islands of excellence, the North Korean invasion of South Korea, Alexander Hamilton and the Industrial Revolution, development in parts of Europe, the World Bank as a charity organization, development as a change in mindset, Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States, the expropriation of petroleum in Mexico, the limitations of size, Indian universities, knowledge work, the budget as a policy document, Franz Kafka and the invention of the safety helmet, the increase in working life expectancy, the average age of company success, Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs), and the strength of McKinsey and Company. The video begins with the lecture in progress. The time code appears throughout the video. The lecture continues beyond the length of the tape recording.
Lectures and lecturing Communication Globalization Smith, Adam, 1723-1790 Korea (South) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Industrial revolution Development and underdevelopment Europe World Bank General Electric Company India Knowledge workers Life span, Productive Kafka, Franz, 1883-1924 McKinsey and Company
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Color videocassette: The Next Society, 9-8-01; ¾ inch VHS cassette; Box 90
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