Ten Roles of Manager: Mintzberg (1973)
Henry Mintzberg, a renowned management theorist, identified ten distinct roles that managers play in organizations in his 1973 book “The Nature of Managerial Work.” These roles can be grouped into three categories: interpersonal, informational, and decisional. Here’s a tabular representation of Mintzberg’s managerial roles:
By understanding these different roles, managers can develop the skills necessary to fulfill their various responsibilities and be more effective in their positions.
