The purpose of an organization is to enable ordinary humans beings to do extraordinary things.
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Teaching is the only major occupation of man for which we have not yet developed tools that make an average person capable of competence and performance. In teaching we rely on the 'naturals,' the ones who somehow know how to teach.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Teaching is a unique profession that lacks standardized tools for everyone to achieve effectiveness.
Peter Drucker highlights the challenges within the teaching profession, suggesting that unlike other occupations, we have not created adequate tools or methods to ensure that every individual can become competent and effective teachers. He points out that teaching often relies on innate talent rather than developed skill, suggesting that skilled educators are 'naturals' who possess an intuitive ability to engage and educate others.
Themes
EducationTeachingCompetencePerformanceNaturals
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could serve as an inspiration in a teacher training seminar to emphasize the importance of innate qualities in teaching.
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