Words of wisdom 16/4/11

Over the years I have collected a number of quotes and phrases, and I think a good way of remembering them (for me), and a good way of sharing them, is to commit them to paper - albeit of the electronic variety.

The first series will contain words of wisdom for managers and leaders. If my experience in working under those in positions of authority is anything to go by, they need all they can get.

So, no time like the present....

"An organisation is an interacting network, not a vertical heirarchy. Effective leaders work throughout; they do not sit on top."

-J Gosling & H Mintzberg, "The Five Minds of a Manager", Harvard Business Review, November 2003.

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