A global electronics manufacturer seemed to live in a perpetual state of reorganization. A new line of communication devices for the Asian market required reorienting its sales, marketing and support ...

In the early 1900s, Henri Fayol developed a modern management theory that business leaders still use today. Fayol's theory was honed while he worked his way up the ladder to become the director of a ...

Managing a team can be quite complex. Effective leadership requires a balance of strategies that resonate emotionally and financially with employees. Today’s workers value authentic managers who see ...

Do you know what "organizational management" is, by chance? If you don't, for the benefit of your business, now's the time to implement a few of its principles. Whether you’re involved in a ...

Anyone who’s celebrated a significant work anniversary knows just how a company can change over the years—who has a seat at the table, what customers expect, the most coveted skills. But there’s just ...

While there is a growing consensus as to what good 21 st century management looks like, as well as a recognition that Agile isn’t the only path to achieve it, it is striking to see how many big ...

Henry Mintzberg is a Canadian management theorist who focused on what managers actually do at work. He described 10 everyday roles that managers play, grouped into three types: working with people ...

A version of this article appeared in the Autumn 2016 issue of strategy+business. Most companies have leaders with the strong operational skills needed to maintain the status quo. But they face a ...