The purpose of an organization is to enable ordinary humans beings to do extraordinary things.
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In a few hundred years, when the history of our time will be written from a long-term perspective, it is likely that the most important event historians will see is not technology, not the Internet, not e-commerce. It is an unprecedented change in the human condition. For the first time - literally - substantial and rapidly growing numbers of people have choices. For the first time, they will have to manage themselves. And society is totally unprepared for it.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the significant shift in human autonomy and decision-making in modern times.
Peter Drucker highlights a transformative moment in human history where individuals are empowered with choices that affect their lives significantly. This change represents a critical evolution in the human condition, as people now find themselves needing to navigate their own paths in a rapidly changing society, which lacks the frameworks and support to help them adapt effectively.
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ChangeChoicesHuman ConditionAutonomySociety
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In a keynote speech about future societal challenges.
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