The measure of the executive，Peter Drucker reminds us，is the ability to“get theright things done．”This usually involves doing what other people have over lookedas well as avoiding what is unproductive．Intelligence，imagination，and knowledgemay all be wasted in an executive job without the acquired habits of mind that moldthem into results．

 Author's Note

 Preface

1．Effectiveness Can Be Learned

2．KnowThyTime

3．What Can I Contribute?

4．Making Strength Productive

5．First Things First     

6．The Elements of Decision-making

7．Effective Decisions

Conclusion：Effectiveness Must Be Learned

 Index