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0503 | Julian Birkinshaw: Full Transcript

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And my research is essentially about how to help particularly large organizations become better managed, better organized, and more well-equipped for the future. A good manager provides a lot of space for the employee to essentially figure out for themselves how to do that job. I think Henry Mintzberg coined it first.

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Stop Comparing Management to Sports

Harvard Business Review

Some talks go even further, comparing business to war – I’ve accordingly witnessed rousing speeches on Lanchester strategy and from retired generals on how to overcome the enemy.). ” Building an organization and amassing a competitive advantage work much the same way. ” “No kidding?!

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