Spokesperson: Managers represent and speak for their organization. In this role, you’re responsible for transmitting information about your organization.
Entrepreneur: As a manager, you create and control change within the organization. This means solving problems, generating new ideas, and implementing them.
Disturbance Handler: When an organization or team hits an unexpected roadblock, it's the manager who must take charge.
Resource Allocator: You’ll also need to determine where organizational resources are best applied. This involves allocating funding.
Negotiator:You may be needed to take part in, and direct, important negotiations within your team, department, or organization.