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MANAGERS NOT MBAs
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Real management develops through reflective practice, not classroom theory – MANAGERS NOT MBAs by Henry Mintzberg challenges how we create organizational leaders.
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MBAs analyze. Managers synthesize.
This comprehensive Managers Not MBAs summary and main ideas reveal:
- Practice Over Analysis - Management is learned through experience and reflection, not case studies alone
- Five Managerial Mindsets - Integrate reflective, analytical, worldly, collaborative, and action-oriented thinking
- Context Matters - Effective management adapts to specific situations rather than applying universal formulas
- Managerial Development - Blend work experiences with structured reflection to build judgment and wisdom
The hidden gem: Mintzberg's "Coaching Ourselves" method shows how peer learning groups outperform traditional executive education.
Transform with Click.Apply.Grow™: Form a peer coaching group this week. Reflect on real challenges together. Apply insights immediately. Organizations using experiential management development report 82% better leadership effectiveness.
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