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Political games in organizations: the ones other people play. Not.

Roundtable Talk

To get our discussion going, our group reviewed some material on the various political games that get played in organizations based on work by Henry Mintzberg (author Managers Not MBA’s and Prof at McGill University). Whether you’re aware of it or not. Frankly, I never realized there were so many different games. Happy leading!

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The Making of an Innovation Master

Harvard Business Review

Michael Mauboussin doesn't write about innovation, but his clear writing that blends finance, strategy, and psychology puts him on my list. His 2011 book, The Lean Startup , is a must read. Some readers have asked why I put A.G. Lafley and not Steve Jobs on my list. Chan Kim , and Renee Mauborgne. One natural question is, "Who is next?"