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Mintzberg Managerial Role Gap Analysis

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REFLECTIVE JOURNAL
MINTZBERG’S MANAGERIAL ROLES
After completing Mintzberg’s managerial roles gap analysis (Mintzberg, 1973), I have learnt that I have managerial role gaps that need bridging. In most cases I am capable of performing what my job requires, but I do believe as the organization expands; the requirements of the various roles will also increase. Hence, I need to develop over and above what is required at my current level of operations. Also, with regard to Mintzberg’s managerial roles (Mintzberg, 1973), I generally have a greater gap when it comes to decision making roles.
I also find decision making roles to be the most important of Mintzberg’s managerial roles when it comes to a complex and dynamic workplace environment. The …show more content…

Giving and receiving feedback is a crucial part of my day. Over the course of the unit, I have been able to try and implement the approaches for giving feedback. The point where I need further development is with the compartmentalizing of the problem into its emotional and neutral components (Gallagher, 2007). I have realized I initially dwell on the emotional component before reaching the neutral zone. The realization is good, because now I can focus on trying to avoid the issue of over dwelling on the emotions. I am trying to take a step back from the situation for me to distance my emotions from it; such that when I address it later, my mind is clearer and I can solve the issue …show more content…

Regardless, I am always open to new transformational experiences that may come my way and I look forward to learn from them. Especially with the self reflection that the module has made me develop, I am sure I am not done experiencing some sort of transformation in my experiences and thoughts on life.

References:
Bennis, W. & R. Thomas, (2002) 'Crucibles of Leadership ', Harvard Business Review, 80 (9) pp.39-45.
Frankl, V. E., (1984) Man 's Search for Meaning: An Introduction to Logotherapy, New York: Touchstone.
 Part I: 'Experiences in a Concentration Camp ' (pp.17-91)
Gallagher, R., (2007) How to Give Strength-Based Feedback, Available at: http://www.howtotellanyoneanything.com/StrengthBasedFeedback_white_paper.pdf (accessed: 30/07/12).
Margolis, J. D. & P. G. Stoltz, (2010) 'How to Bounce Back from Adversity ',Harvard Business Review 88 (1-2) pp.86-92.
Mintzberg, H., (1973) The Nature of Managerial Work, New York: Harper & Row.
Yukl, G., (2001) 'The Nature of Managerial Work ', in Leadership in Organizations, 5th ed., Upper Saddle River, NJ:

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