Professor Henry Mintzberg's views on strategy formation can be applied to personal life and career. He suggests two ways in which strategy is formed: Deliberate Strategy and Emergent Strategy. Deliberate Strategy arises from conscious, planned action based on anticipated opportunities. This could be applied to personal life and career by setting clear goals and making plans to achieve them. Emergent Strategy emerges over time as an organization adapts to its changing environment. In the context of personal life and career, this could mean being flexible and adaptable, ready to change plans and strategies based on new opportunities or challenges that arise.
Management theories not only can be applied to our careers, but also personal lives. Think of them a...
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