Drucker Foundation changes its name.The Peter F. Drucker Foundation in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , named after the man known as the father of modern management, has changed its name to The Leader to Leader Foundation (LLD LLD abbr. Latin Legum Doctor (Doctor of Laws) LLD Doctor of Laws [Latin Legum Doctor] Noun 1. . And, the foundation's mission has been restated with a goal, "To strengthen the leadership of the social sector." The nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. is planning to promote its new identity through three program areas, including developing social sector leaders of character and competence with its publications and workshops, said Frances Hesselbein, chairman, board of governors at the Drucker Foundation, now LLI LLI Liberty League International (Scottsdale, Arizona) LLI Lower Layer Interface LLI Lifelong Learning Institutes LLI Low Latent Inhibition LLI Long Lead Item LLI Lake Lanier Islands (Georgia) LLI will seek to forge cross-sector partnerships that deliver results through collaborations between organizations, such as the Conference Board and the U.S. Army. In addition, it's moving to provide information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. that engage and inform social sector leaders by maximizing its Leader to Leader Web site. "This is a time for leaders, a time for celebration and a time for redefining the future," said Hesselbein. "For 12 years, Peter Drucker Peter Ferdinand Drucker (November 19, 1909–November 11, 2005) was a writer, management consultant and university professor. His writing focused on management-related literature. has been our honorary chairman. And as we look ahead to 2010, the board and staff working together, and with Peter's blessing, made the decision that on January 1st we would become the Leader to Leader Institute." One of the significant additions will be an added focus on the Web. The foundation's Leader to Leader journal and resources will be available via its Web site (www.leadertoleader.org) as well as cyber (1) From "cybernetics," it is a prefix attached to everyday words to add a computer, electronic or online connotation. The term is similar to "virtual," but the latter is used more frequently. See virtual. membership, customer services, email newsletters and online workshops. The shift dims the spotlight from Drucker, who at 93 has often been cited as the father of modern management. He was honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. for his accomplishments during the Drucker Foundation's recent 12th annual Fall Leadership Conference in Philadelphia. Drucker's experience includes consultations with vast organizations ranging from large corporations, nonprofits and national governments. It is these diverse sectors that LLI plans to target. "We will continue to reach out and know that when we serve the social sector well, we are serving leaders in all three sectors around the world," Hesselbein explained. She added that the name change was not due to a real or perceived lack of effectiveness by the organization. Rather, it was a decision made upon a periodic review of the foundation's mission. The goal has always been to ensure that it is the right mission for current times, Hesselbein said. "With this environment it just seemed the appropriate time to celebrate Peter's contribution and move into the future as Leader to Leader Institute." |
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