The Next Knowledge Work: How can innovation and value creation be managed?
by Sylwia Sysko-Romańczuk

Peter Drucker aptly noted, “The most valuable asset of a 21st-century institution, whether business or non-business, will be its knowledge workers and their productivity.”  Following him, Richard Straub – President of the Peter Drucker Society – claims that knowledge has become the most critical resource in the modern economy, surpassing even physical assets in importance. Managing knowledge work and knowledge workers is pivotal for fostering innovation and creating new value. This shift is driven by several transformative changes, including the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), remote work, and collaborative platforms. To navigate these changes effectively, organizations need to adopt new management practices that prioritize the productivity and creativity of knowledge workers. […]

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Navigating the Digital Future: Cyber Resilience in the Age of Information Overload
by Sylwia Sysko-Romańczuk

As we enter the digital era, where technology and data are undergoing enormous changes, the conversation surrounding cyber resilience has evolved from a specialised worry to a necessity that applies to everyone. This crucial topic was brought to the forefront during the recent Deep Dive Dialogue at the Global Peter Drucker Forum 2023. The event featured luminaries such as Rebecca Kerr, Thomas Arnoldner, and Helmut Reisinger, highlighting the joint effort to protect our digital infrastructure.[…]

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Gaining startup resilience and unicorn status: Hire leaders sooner
by Sylwia Sysko-Romańczuk

At this year’s 15th Global Peter Drucker Forum, the Huawei Masterclass had as its guiding principle the idea of enabling the growth and innovation of startups. In his opening remarks, Gavin Allen, editor-in-chief of Huawei, said that SMEs are the engine that keeps Europe’s economy running and new ideas coming to fruition. A prosperous economy in Europe depends on its millions of new businesses. […]

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How far can research take us? Solving wicked problems with appropriate KPIs
by Sylwia Sysko-Romańczuk

Starting a panel discussion at Global Peter Drucker Forum 2021, Helga Novotny elaborated on the vast horizon of challenges faced by the global science in the 21st century. The academic community has been observing a rise in complexity: from tech finance speeding the banking systems to the climate changes speeding the economic systems. Complex systems reveal three inherent properties:[…]

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