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Here I am, fifty-eight, and I still don't know what I want to be when I
grow up. -- Peter Drucker
why was Peter Drucker-a so popular in Japan?
-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Peter Drucker's popularity in Japan
-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a began to significantly increase in the 1970s.
Peter Drucker, a renowned management consultant and author, enjoyed
immense popularity in Japan for several reasons:
1. Alignment with Japanese Business Philosophy:
Long-term perspective: Drucker's emphasis on long-term goals and
strategic thinking resonated with Japanese businesses known for their patient, long-term approach.
Employee development: Drucker's focus on employee development and empowerment aligned with the Japanese emphasis on human capital and
lifelong learning.
Quality and innovation: Drucker's ideas about quality and innovation
were in sync with Japan's post-war focus on these areas.
2. Japan's Post-War Reconstruction:
Need for management expertise: Japan was rebuilding its economy after
World War II and sought management principles to guide its industrialization. Drucker's ideas provided valuable insights.
Western management practices: Drucker represented Western management thinking, which Japan was eager to learn and adapt.
3. Drucker's Interest in Japan:
Deep understanding:-a-a-a-a Drucker had a profound interest in Japanese culture, history, and business practices.
Mutual respect: His deep understanding of Japan fostered mutual respect
and credibility.
4. Cultural Compatibility:
Shared values: Some of Drucker's ideas, such as the importance of
teamwork, consensus-building, and social responsibility, aligned with Japanese cultural values.
In essence, Peter Drucker's popularity in Japan stemmed from a
combination of his insightful management theories, Japan's need for rebuilding its economy, and a mutual admiration between the management
guru and the Japanese business world.
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Prominent Management Thinkers
Michael Porter: While his focus is more on competitive strategy,
Porter's work on industry analysis and competitive advantage has had a profound impact on business strategy.
Jim Collins: Known for his research-based approach, Collins has gained popularity with books like "Good to Great" and "Built to Last."
Clayton Christensen: A Harvard Business School professor, Christensen's theory of disruptive innovation has significantly influenced business strategy and innovation.
Gary Hamel: Hamel is known for his work on management innovation and the concept of core competence.
Other Notable Mentions
Tom Peters: Author of "In Search of Excellence," Peters has been a
prolific writer and speaker on management and organizational culture.
Warren Bennis: A renowned leadership expert, Bennis has contributed significantly to the understanding of leadership and organizational change.
Paul-a Krugman is not a particularly popular economic commentator in
Japan. While he is undoubtedly influential globally, his focus on the US economy and a Western perspective often doesn't resonate as strongly
with a Japanese audience.
Nova BBS seems to be flaky today (for about 10 hours?) (maybe More)
https://www.novabbs.com/usenet/thread.php?group=news.software.readers
I keep getting this:
usenet / news.software.readers
Error: The connection to the Message Server failed.
Please wait a few minutes and try again.
No articles available
HenHanna <HenHanna@devnull.tb> posted:
Nova BBS seems to be flaky today (for about 10 hours?) (maybe More)
https://www.novabbs.com/usenet/thread.php?group=news.software.readers
I keep getting this:
usenet / news.software.readers
Error: The connection to the Message Server failed.
Please wait a few minutes and try again.
No articles available
Very sadly, the administrator of novaBBS "Retro Guy" died a couple of months ago. I have not heard of anyone else taking over its operation, so there may not be anyone who can respond to such problems.
On 6/26/2025 1:25 AM, Colin Macleod wrote:
Very sadly, the administrator of novaBBS "Retro Guy" died a couple of months
ago. I have not heard of anyone else taking over its operation, so there may
not be anyone who can respond to such problems.
I see. I am very sorry to hear that.
It was a great site and I have been using it every day.
Around the time of GG (Groups.Google) going away, I seem to remember a (German?) guy setting up a site to read Usenet posts.
HenHanna <HenHanna@devnull.tb> posted:
On 6/26/2025 1:25 AM, Colin Macleod wrote:
Very sadly, the administrator of novaBBS "Retro Guy" died a couple of
months
ago. I have not heard of anyone else taking over its operation, so
there may
not be anyone who can respond to such problems.
I see. I am very sorry to hear that.
It was a great site and I have been using it every day.
Around the time of GG (Groups.Google) going away, I seem to remember a
(German?) guy setting up a site to read Usenet posts.
A few possible alternatives are listed at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web-based_Usenet#Web-based_sites_and_popularity including my own https://newsgrouper.org .
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Colin Macleod ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ https://cmacleod.me.uk
EfoO Is there anybody there?
Efa+ Is that a trick question? I'm here in spirit but not in body!
On Fri, 27 Jun 2025 7:51:07 +0000, Colin Macleod wrote:
HenHanna <HenHanna@devnull.tb> posted:
On 6/26/2025 1:25 AM, Colin Macleod wrote:
Very sadly, the administrator of novaBBS "Retro Guy" died a couple of
months
ago. I have not heard of anyone else taking over its operation, so
there may
not be anyone who can respond to such problems.
I see. I am very sorry to hear that.
It was a great site and I have been using it every day.
Around the time of GG (Groups.Google) going away, I seem to remember a
(German?) guy setting up a site to read Usenet posts.
A few possible alternatives are listed at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web-based_Usenet#Web-based_sites_and_popularity
including my own https://newsgrouper.org .
That 's nice!
NovaBBS was back up for 5 min. yesterday.
and It seems up today...
or maybe NOT !
There are currently 969 users online
Total messages: 2,871,907
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Colin Macleod ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ https://cmacleod.me.uk
EfoO Is there anybody there?
Efa+ Is that a trick question? I'm here in spirit but not in body!
That sort of reminds me of this exchange:
Odysseus answers : [No man]
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HererCOs some context and explanation for the exchange you mentioned:
The Exchange: "Odysseus answers: [No man]"
This refers to a famous episode from HomerrCOs Odyssey, specifically the encounter between Odysseus and the Cyclops Polyphemus.
The Scene
Odysseus and his men are trapped in the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus. To escape, Odysseus devises a clever plan: he tells
Polyphemus that his name is "Nobody" (or "No man" in some translations).
Greek: +fb+u-a+|-e (Outis) English: Nobody / No man
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The Exchange
Polyphemus: "What is your name, stranger?"
Odysseus: "My name is Nobody (No man)."
Later, after Odysseus blinds Polyphemus, the Cyclops cries out for help
to the other Cyclopes:
Cyclops: "Nobody (No man) is hurting me!"
Other Cyclopes: "If nobody is hurting you, then it must be the gods.
There is nothing we can do."
Why is it Important?
This clever use of words allows Odysseus to escape, as
the other Cyclopes do not come to Polyphemus's aid, thinking he is not actually being attacked by anyone.
In Summary
Odysseus answers: [No man]
This is a classic example of Odysseus's wit and cunning, a defining
trait of his character throughout the Odyssey.
If you need the actual Greek, more context, or a creative retelling,
just let me know!