During Peter Drucker’s lecture regarding knowledge and knowledge workers he begins by discussing a comic strip that he handed out to the class during a previous lecture. He then explains how in pre-World War II Japan it was considered subversive to be left-handed. He goes on to share stories of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the difficulties he had giving press conferences unless he was able to read the press’ questions prior to the beginning of the conferences. Drucker explains that Eisenhower was a learned and comprehended information through reading it, where the majority of presidents, particularly President Lyndon B. Johnson were known for being listeners. He then draws the parallel between this discussion and the importance of knowing not only what one excels at, but also how one learns, whether it is by listening or reading. The video begins with the lecture in progress.
Lectures and lecturing Management Cartoons & Comics Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 Learning
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Color videocassette: Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management Claremont Graduate University, 05/08/98 Knowledge Work & Knowledge Workers, Box 84; ¾ inch VHS cassette
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