Management vs Leadership qualities

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Management and leadership are two distinct but complementary approaches to guiding organizations towards success. There are overlaps between the two roles, but there are quite some differences between their qualities. Management focuses on “doing things right”, while leadership focuses on “doing the right things”. Both are important in effective and successful organization, but balance is key.
 
  
Management qualities include planning and organizing, control, rule-following, technical knowledge and being risk-averse. Good management tends to lead to good structure, predictability, and control over projects and the organization. However, since the goal for managers is to do the right things, a common consequence is a too rigid approach, which might lead to resistance to change and lack of inspiration.
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==The difference from Managers to leaders==
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Leaders and managers are often used interchangeably, but there have significant differences between these two important roles within an organisation. While both leaders and managers play an important and essential role within an organisation the definitions of them are not the same.  
  
Leadership qualities include to be a visionary, have emotional intelligence, being able to influence people, risk-taking, and be adaptable. Good leadership can lead to an inspiring and creative work environment where the vision for the future is clear for others. On the other side, there can easily be lack of structure, unnecessary risk-taking, and sometimes difficulties in execution of their vision.
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Leadership is defined as the act of driving positive change within the workplace, which involves developing a vision or idea to guide that change. Effective leadership empower individuals to turn their created vision into reality, even if it comes with challenges.
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Management, on the other hand, is defined as a role to guide and direct individuals who may be unmotivated or misdirected towards common goals and strategies. While leaders define the vision and strategy, managers plan and execute tasks to archive the goals.  
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It is important to note that a manger in an organisational chart may sit atop of the hierarchy, while individuals can lead without holding a managerial position. Not all managers are effective leaders, they may be appointed for the role based on their technical knowledge and expertise. Leaders at any place in the hierarchy have naturally followers who are willing to support them to reach the common vision.  
  
Even if there are differences between characteristic qualities for management and leadership, there are a common set of skills both managers and leaders should have to be able to guide their organization in the right direction. They should have good communication skills, be strategic thinkers, goal-oriented, problem-solvers, team-builders and have empathy.
 
  
==The difference from Managers to leaders==
 
  
 
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Revision as of 16:51, 19 February 2023

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The difference from Managers to leaders

Leaders and managers are often used interchangeably, but there have significant differences between these two important roles within an organisation. While both leaders and managers play an important and essential role within an organisation the definitions of them are not the same.

Leadership is defined as the act of driving positive change within the workplace, which involves developing a vision or idea to guide that change. Effective leadership empower individuals to turn their created vision into reality, even if it comes with challenges.

Management, on the other hand, is defined as a role to guide and direct individuals who may be unmotivated or misdirected towards common goals and strategies. While leaders define the vision and strategy, managers plan and execute tasks to archive the goals.

It is important to note that a manger in an organisational chart may sit atop of the hierarchy, while individuals can lead without holding a managerial position. Not all managers are effective leaders, they may be appointed for the role based on their technical knowledge and expertise. Leaders at any place in the hierarchy have naturally followers who are willing to support them to reach the common vision.


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Skillset

Vision

The similarities from Mangers to leaders

Communication

Decision-making and Problem-solving

TIme Management

Shared Skills

The qualities of managers

The qualities of leaders

Your personal journey to become a leader

Is the leadership style a sucessfactor in project management?

Conclussion

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