Five Minds of a ManagerIn today's competitive business environment, effective management plays a crucial role. The article Five Minds of a Manager by Jonathan Gosling and Henry Mintzberg identifies some important aspects of effective managers. According to the author, “the world of the manager is complicated and confusing”. Therefore, managers need to think beyond ordinary employees. In particular, managers must think globally and act locally, collaborate through competition, be agents of change, and maintain order. This article provides a thoughtful review of the article Five Minds of a Manager by Jonathan Gosling and Henry Mintzberg. Mindset In today's complex management environment, I believe a manager's mindset carries the same weight as their opinions and attitude at work. Certainly, Jonathan Gosling, renowned researcher and director of the Center for Leadership Studies at the University of Exeter, offers an excellent view of the diverse talents required for effective management. The main problem identified by the author is the link between leadership and management. Separating management and leadership is not practical. However, not all good leaders are good managers and vice versa. Gosling and Mintzberg (2003) argue that management without leadership encourages uninspired behavior, which hinders business activities. On the other hand, leadership devoid of management leads to a disconnection of actions and ideas. I agree with the author's argument about the relationship between management and leadership. I believe that good managers must also be good leaders. However, most organizations do not enjoy the benefits of both effective leadership and management. In particular, most organizations do not have either of these...... middle of document...... sect. If the article identifies a seamless integration between the three aspects, then the article would have fulfilled its mandate. I think the author has achieved commendable results in identifying the mindsets of effective management, but I believe the author should emphasize the need to combine all three factors. Instead, the author emphasized the mindset of effective management. In both cases, effective management is a matter of mindset, not capacity and environment. I believe that although each individual is gifted differently, everyone can be an effective manager if given the chance. ReferenceGosling, J. and H. Mintzberg (2003). “The five minds of a manager”. Harvard Business Review (November 2003): 1-10. Hirschey, M. (2009). Fundamentals of Managerial Economics 9th ed. Boulevard: Cengage Learning.