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“The Pertinent Question is NOT how to do things right - but how to find the right things to do, and to concentrate resources and efforts on them.” quote by Peter Drucker
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“The Pertinent Question is NOT how to do things right - but how to find the right things to do, and to concentrate resources and efforts on them.”

Peter Drucker

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Source Book: The Effective Executive, 1966

Focus should be on identifying the right tasks, not just doing them correctly

In simple terms: Do the right things, not just do them right

Key Takeaway

Prioritize meaningful work

Themes

strategy focus resource allocation

Mood

analytical strategic

Type

business philosophical

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • goal setting
  • business strategy
  • time management

Key Concepts

management theory decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you determine what is right?
  • What criteria guide your focus?
A Different Perspective

Identifying the right tasks can be ambiguous

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