Peter Drucker Essay Contest

Published May 10, 2023 · Updated May 10, 2023

The Drucker Challenge is an international essay competition held annually by the Drucker Society Europe, in conjunction with the Drucker Forum. The Challenge explores a current topic in management – typically related to the theme of the Forum – in the context of Peter Drucker’s human-oriented management philosophy.

Requirements

The Challenge is open to students (Bachelor, Masters, MBA, and PhD) and young professionals, 18 to 35 years old (inclusive of both ages).

General Requirements

You must be 18-35 years old (inclusive of both ages)
You must have been selected no more than once (or not at all) among the top 10 since 2010. However, you can participate in the 2022 Contest (if still meeting the age criteria of 18 – 35 years inclusive)
If you were previously a student (as per your application form) and are now embarking on a career at a university;
If you were previously a student (according to your application form) and meanwhile moved on to become a manager or entrepreneur

Essay Category Requirements

You can submit one essay to participate as either a student or manager or entrepreneur (please mention your main occupation in the submission form)

Student Category

You are a part-time or full-time student (bachelor, master, MBA, or PhD) or you are seeking your first opportunity after the completion of your last degree

Professional Category

You are a:

Manager of people, projects, budgets, and/or processes
An entrepreneur or business owner
Licensed professional
Social volunteer or community leader

Cash Prizes
The prizes are as follows:

First Place (Gold): € 2.000
Second Place (Silver) € 1.200
Third Place (Bronze) € 1.000

Winner

A cash prize of 2.000 EUR

Additional Benefits

Complimentary in-person pass for the 15th Global Peter Drucker Forum, to be held in Vienna, Austria on November 30 & December 1, 2023
Invitation to attend the Gala event with Awards ceremony and to participate in a cultural program
Opportunity to win the Special Recognition Award for the most original essay
Certificate with ranking
Invitation to join the Drucker Challenge Alumni Community on social media networks
One-year-all-access subscription to the Harvard Business Review
Publication: Ranking list, link to your essay, your photo and bio on www.druckerchallenge.org. Your essay may be re-published by your university/company with credits given to Peter Drucker Society Europe
Funding of travel expenses: Your international travel and accommodation costs for attending the Forum will be reimbursed based on our travel process & policy.

Essay Format