Leadership and Team Management
Leadership and management are two different things which are used interchangeably. These two are totally different concepts. It is important to note that leadership is just one facet of management; there is a difference in perspectives of these two concepts. Manager rules while a leader leads.
First important thing to note while learning the differences between leadership and management is that leadership is just one aspect of management. Leadership is an important asset that is needed by a good manager. The aim of manager is to optimize the output and this he achieves through the administrative implementation. To achieve this goal he needs organization, proper planning, and necessary staff, proper directing, and controlling.
Manager needs a formal authority to be effective. Leadership is just one part of directing function. As self motivated groups do not need leaders, it becomes evident that leadership is an asset, and not a requirement. There is a subtle difference in perspectives of management and leadership. Leaders think radically while managers think incrementally. Management is about doing things right and leadership is about doing the right things.
Leaders follow their intuition while managers follow the policies of company they are working for. A leader may be emotional but manager needs to be practical. In small groups it is often observed that a manager does not emerge as a leader. A subordinate member with some specific talent most of the times, leads the group in proper direction. He gives the strategies, vision, values, and goals which are guiding posts for the action. This emergence of subordinate as a leader might sometimes be a reason for conflicts in a group. Manager may feel offended and believe his authority to be endangered, if group looks towards leader.
Loyalty is one quality which pronounces the differences between a leader and a manager. Groups naturally are loyal to a leader than to a manager. This loyalty earned by a leader is because of responsibilities taken by him in certain areas. These areas are taking blame when something goes awry, celebrating even minor accomplishments, and giving due credit to all teammates. Leader is sensitive to people and nurtures mutual confidence. These qualities may be lacking in some managers.
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Youth Leadership Erie County program enhanced by collaboration with Erie 1 BOCES. This organised program seeks candidates for the 2009-2010 program.
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