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Management As A Liberal Art (Summary), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this brief document, Pollard outlines the main contours of Peter Drucker's concept of "management as liberal art." In particular, he notes how management is a spiritual and moral endeavor oriented to the development of the whole person.

Note: Page 6 is missing from the original document.

Various Handwritten Notes Regarding Peter Drucker, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

These handwritten notes contain various thoughts and reflections concerning Peter Drucker's influence on Pollard.

Handwritten Notes Regarding Peter Drucker Lessons, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In these handwritten notes, Pollard outlines some of the lessons he has learned from a long relationship with noted management theorist Peter Drucker.

The Soul Of Our Work (Speech), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this edited version of a speech delivered at the Faith at Work Summit, Pollard speaks of how Christians can be "ambassadors for Christ" in their work by adopting people-focused leadership strategies.

The Quest For The Entrepreneurial Spirit, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Drawing from his years of experience leading The ServiceMaster Company, Pollard outlines for the Entrepreneurial Leader's Organization (ELO) Conference (Vancouver, B.C.) the main tenets of what he considers the entrepreneurial spirit.

Management As A Liberal Art: A Response To The Challenges Of Our Age, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In these notes from the IPA Session in New York, Pollard outlines the main contours of Peter Drucker's theory of management as a liberal art.

Management As A Liberal Art (Seattle), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In these opening remarks recorded for a fall seminar at Seattle Pacific University, Pollard outlines Peter Drucker's theory of management as a liberal art and details the ways in which it was implemented in the ServiceMaster organization. He also notes why such a vision is important for contemporary management education.

Redemptive Leadership, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary hosted its "Salting the Workplace - How?" seminar in 2011. For his speech at the workshop, Pollard chose the topic of redemptive leadership, which he understands as being fundamentally concerned with the development of the human person. This type of leadership can never be divorced from the ultimate questions, i.e. those pertaining to God and faith.

Management As A Liberal Art (China), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Delivered during a business trip to China, this speech outlines Pollard's vision -- adopted from noted theorist Peter Drucker -- of management as a liberal art. In particular, he focuses on how corporate leadership cannot be oriented to simply utilitarian goals but must also consider the whole person physical, spiritual, and moral being.

Learning Important Lessons Of Life And Work From Peter Drucker, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this essay, Pollard reflects upon key lessons he has learned from management theorist Peter Drucker.

Management As A Liberal Art: Putting People At The Center, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

This article was published in the December 2008/January 2009 issue of the Christian Leadership Alliance's journal Outcomes. In it Pollard provides the broad contours of people-centered leadership, noting in particular how such leadership requires interaction with the humanities and social sciences as well as the ability to recognize the spiritual aspect of the human condition.

The Virtue Of Profit (Washington, D.C.), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at the 2008 PathNorth June Gathering (Washington, D.C.), Pollard contends that profit can be considered virtuous when it allows servant leaders to invest in employees, thereby contributing to the moral and spiritual formation of human beings.

Notes From A Herman Miller Company Board Meeting, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

These handwritten notes -- mainly including material concerning the topic of responsible leadership -- provide Pollard's perspective on a 2008 Herman Miller Company board meeting.

Management As A Liberal Art (Chattanooga, Tn), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at Covenant College, Pollard outlines his vision -- adopted from that of noted theorist Peter Drucker -- of management as a liberal art. In particular, he focuses on how corporate leadership cannot be oriented to simply utilitarian goals but must also consider the whole person physical, spiritual, and moral being.

Globalization And The Human Condition, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this speech at the Sino-Foreign Management Summit (Beijing, China), Pollard addresses the increasingly global character of the economy, noting in particular how it will require not only greater regulation but also ethically-minded business leaders and well-formed corporate employees.

A Season Of Hope, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Reflecting on how both Christians and Jews are "prisoners of hope" during Christmas and Hanukkah, Pollard offers his audience a hopeful vision of business, one in which management's servant leadership leads to a positive corporate ethos. Such leadership can, he argues, help to create organizations that are not just profit-driven but also morally conscious.

A Charge To Keep, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this address at the Emmanuel University's (Oradea, Romania) 2003 commencement ceremony, Pollard encourages the graduating seniors to see themselves as going out to serve and engage the world for Christ in whatever field of work they may enter.

Management As A Liberal Art (Colorado Springs, Co), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Pollard intended to deliver this PowerPoint presentation at the Rocky Mountain CMA (Colorado Springs, CO) on September 12, 2001, but the event was cancelled after the events of September 11th. In the presentation Pollard presents management as a field for people-focused and morally conscious individuals.

Bridging The Gulf (London), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Delivered at London's Institute of Directors, this speech emphasizes how ServiceMaster has bridged the gulf between profit-driven business initiatives and ethics by crafting a culture of servant leadership, which in Pollard's case is supported by deep religious commitments.

Congressional Testimony - Education And Workforce Committee - House Of Representatives, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Testifying before the US House of Representative's Education and Workforce Committee, Pollard speaks of ServiceMaster's people-driven mission as well as of the primary issues facing the American worker at the close of the twentieth century.

A Philosophy Of Life And Work, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

This speech -- delivered at the Wharton School of Business's (University of Pennsylvania) 1998 Zweig Executive Dinner Series -- outlines the rapid socio-economic changes prevalent at the end of the 20th century. In light of these, Pollard asks whether the corporation can be oriented to both maximizing profit and forming the moral character of those it employs.

A Common Ground In A Divided World, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this address to seniors at Taylor University (Upland, IN), Pollard considers the integration of faith and work. He encourages his audience to understand their future vocations as ways in which they might live out their Christian faith in daily life.

The Gift Of Change, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Delivered at ServiceMaster's Award of Excellence event in January 1993, Pollard here considers how the organization might understand the monumental changes of the early 1990s as gifts while simultaneously remaining committed to its core principles of honoring God and developing people.

Speech At Drucker Education Seminar, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this speech at the 1991 Drucker Education Seminar in Claremont, CA, Pollard focuses primarily on the importance of cultivating business leaders who are committed to the success and well-being of their employees.

Outline Of Speech For Morning Session At Seattle Pacific University, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

This document, which includes handwritten edits by Pollard himself, served as an outline for a speech he gave at Seattle Pacific University. In it he covers the history of ServiceMaster, the company's core values, and the holistic orientation of its leadership structure.