Mintzberg, Henry

Henry Mintzberg is a renowned management thinker who studied how managers perform their roles. He identified that managers do not just follow formal plans but engage in various activities like decision-making, communication, and problem-solving throughout their workday. Mintzberg outlined different managerial roles, such as interpersonal (leading and networking), informational (gathering and sharing data), and decisional (making choices). His insights help understand that management involves a mix of planned tasks and spontaneous actions, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and practical skills in effective leadership and organizational success.