The Innovation Show Henry Mintzberg - Bedtime Stories for Managers
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Feb 6, 2025 
Henry Mintzberg, a celebrated management thinker and author of 'Bedtime Stories for Managers,' shares profound insights on effective leadership. He argues that managers must step out of their offices to truly understand their organizations, debunks the myth of the 'maestro' manager, and critiques the shortcomings of MBA programs. Mintzberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and warns against over-reliance on hard data, advocating for thoughtful engagement with employees and the value of emergent strategy in management.
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Scrambled Eggs
- An airline CEO's company was failing because of terrible in-flight meals.
- The flight attendants had complained, but their feedback went unheard, demonstrating a disconnect between management and operations.
Get on the Ground
- Managers should actively experience their organizations from the ground up.
- Like the IBM president sitting in economy class, this direct exposure reveals realities missed from executive suites.
Strategy as Learning
- Grand strategies aren't conceived in boardrooms but emerge through small, iterative actions and learning.
- Like painting a big picture with small brushstrokes, gather information and adapt your plan.
