Relating to the work of managing or organizing people, projects, and resources in a business or organization.
From 'manager,' which comes from Italian 'maneggiare' (to handle), from 'mano' (hand). Added the suffix '-ial' to create the adjective form.
The word 'manage' literally started with 'hand'—back when managers had to physically handle horses and supplies, and the concept of 'managing' meant hands-on work!
Managerial roles were institutionally male-coded through mid-20th century; women were systematically excluded from management tracks and credited less for leadership. 'Managerial' retained masculine default even as women entered these roles.
Use as-is; word is gender-neutral. Ensure examples and case studies feature women managers equally in professional discourse.
Pioneering women managers like Katharine Graham, Mary Barra, and countless unrecognized middle managers built modern organizational systems while their contributions were attributed to male peers.
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