An enterprise is a community of human beings, not a collection of "human resources".
Henry MintzbergIf you ask managers what they do, they will most likely tell you that they plan, organise, co-ordinate and control. Then watch what they do. Don't be surprised if you can't relate what you see to those four words.
Henry MintzbergIt is time to recognize conventional MBA programs for what they are - or else to close them down. They are specialized training in the functions of business, not general educating in the practice of management.
Henry MintzbergTo 'turn around' is to end up facing the same way. Maybe that is the problem, all the turning organizations around.
Henry Mintzberg