Mintzberg (Henry Mintzberg)

Henry Mintzberg is a renowned management thinker who studied how organizations are run. He identified that managers perform different roles, such as communicating, decision-making, and planning, across various levels of an organization. Mintzberg also described five key management functions: interpersonal (leading and motivating), informational (gathering and sharing information), and decisional (making choices and solving problems). His work helps us understand the complex nature of management, emphasizing that effective leadership involves a mix of routines, roles, and skills rather than just following strict processes.