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Stop Comparing Management to Sports

Harvard Business Review

“Well, the quality of the soil, is, I dare say, of the utmost importance,” replies the lord. ” “Furthermore, one does need the finest quality seed and fertilizers.” As the famous management professor Henry Mintzberg noted: “Think of the organizations you most admire. ” asks the American.

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The Making of an Innovation Master

Harvard Business Review

It's a hard question to answer because there is so much high-quality material out there. Michael Mauboussin doesn't write about innovation, but his clear writing that blends finance, strategy, and psychology puts him on my list. And specific recommendations depend on the specific topic about which you are most curious.