Fast Company magazine called Dr. Henry Mintzberg a “dominant figure in the field of management and strategy… contributing path-breaking ideas and trailblazing analyses…” In his session on Half Truths of Leadership, Mintzberg will help leaders understand the sharp distinction between common misconceptions and reality. Sharing extensive research and data, Mintzberg will identify those misconceptions of management, show audiences how to recognize them in their organizations, and provide simple, reasonable solutions.
Participants in this program will learn:
- How to spot leaders and managers and help both become valuable contributors to your organization
- How to place leadership styles and challenges in the context of development
- How to strengthen the ties between the developing leaders and their colleagues
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Henry Mintzberg is Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies at McGill University and visiting professor of organization at INSEAD. Mintzberg is the author of over one hundred publications and the two-time McKinsey Award winner for the best Harvard Business Review article. His most recent publication, Managers Not MBAs: A Hard Look at the Soft Practice of Managing and Management was published in May 2004. His current research focuses on the nature and styles of managerial work. He received his Ph.D. from the Sloan School of Management, M.I.T.