Why investing in first-line leaders yields greater returns than C-suite training

Published: 21 March 2025

In a thought-provoking analysis, Henry Mintzberg underscores the critical importance of developing first-line leaders rather than focusing disproportionately on C-suite executives. Despite the...

Henry Mintzberg reflects on 50 years of management insights

Published: 21 March 2025

In a special interview marking the 50th anniversary of his iconic article "The Manager's Job: Folklore and Fact," Henry Mintzberg revisits his groundbreaking work, offering fresh perspectives on...

International Master’s Program for Managers encourages leaders to reflect and learn from their experience

Published: 22 October 2024

Writing in the early 19th century, the introspective British poet William Wordsworth coined the phrase ‘spots of time’ to describe the moments that are especially memorable and influential in one’s...

Chinese strategic consultancy looks to work of Prof. Henry Mintzberg to understand domestic context

Published: 5 September 2024

Shanghai-headquartered KMIND provides strategic consulting advice to billion-dollar companies. Its success is built on a blend of both Eastern and Western philosophies, according to President Noah...

In making AI strategies, organizations need to consider a holistic approach

Published: 4 June 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to streamline inefficient processes, a common issue in many government organizations. To adopt AI effectively, a comprehensive strategy is necessary....

Organizational restructuring is a visible sign of change but often not effective

Published: 21 May 2024

Changes to an organization’s structure are tangible but don’t necessarily bring about any concrete results. Consider the example of the UK’s National Health Service. It regularly reorganizes but...

Two McGill Desautels professors amongst recipients of the President’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media

Published: 17 April 2024

McGill University's President’s Prize for Public Engagement Through Media recognizes outstanding achievement among those who share their knowledge with the public. In 2024, McGill Desautels was...

MBA studies sharpen management skills, but can’t create managers on their own

Published: 8 March 2024

Some scholars have argued that MBAs serve business school bottom lines more than they benefit students, writes Ann Peng in the Kansas City Business Journal. Other studies have quantified...

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