Roundtable Talk

AUGUST 5, 2010

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). Frankly, I never realized there were so many different games. Happy leading! Bookmark the permalink.

Politics 53

Politics Organization Mintzberg Loyalty 53

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 24, 2017

According to McGill’s Henry Mintzberg , it’s just another influencing process along with norms, formal authority and expertise. Studies show that individuals with political skills tend to do better in gaining more personal power as well as managing stress and job demands, than their politically naive counterparts.

Politics 14

Politics Bureaucracy Long-term Short-term 14

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 23, 2012

Michael Mauboussin doesn't write about innovation, but his clear writing that blends finance, strategy, and psychology puts him on my list. Some readers have asked why I put A.G. Lafley and not Steve Jobs on my list. It's much easier to become more disciplined than to become more of a genius! Chan Kim , and Renee Mauborgne. Braden Kelley.

Innovation 14

Innovation Ries Mauborgne Open-book 14

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 2, 2016

As the famous management professor Henry Mintzberg noted: “Think of the organizations you most admire. I’ll bet that front and center is a powerful sense of community.” My corporate finance colleague Alex Edmans has also systematically examined the impact of intangible resources on firm performance.

Sports 8

Sports Management Competitive Advantage Mintzberg 8