Definitions & differences explained.
Brief
We often expect managers to demonstrate leadership, so do management & leadership mean the same? The simple answer is No, they are not the same. In this article, we will explore how leadership & management are different yet so connected & relevant to each other.
Definitions
Leadership is a quality or attribute involving inspiring and motivating others to achieve a goal or multiple goals, usually seen as good or beneficial for the people involved.
Management, on the other hand, is a set of processes, procedures & policies administered for a group of people or individuals to achieve a common goal or goals aimed by managers.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COMPARISON TABLE
Below we have designed a table to draw comparisons between the two to understand the differences between the two better. The table below is produced bearing a business context.
| S.No | ASPECTS / FEATURES | LEADERSHIP | MANAGEMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Role | To lead, to | To administer & ensure compliance |
| 2 | Practitioner | A person who practices leadership is called a leader | A person who administers & manages people or business is called a manager |
| 3 | Vision | Leads others to believe in a vision | Develops a strategic vision to achieve businesses goals |
| 4 | Skills | It’s assumed that leadership skills are innate & cannot be developed in adulthood. Modern researchers believe leadership skills could be developed at any age. | Managerial skills often are developed through formal education and managerial experience. |
| 5 | Focus | Convincing others to demonstrate volunteer ship | Administration of people via decision-making & accountability |
| 6 | Integrity | Leaders are expected to be open, honest approachable & transparent. | Managers are expected to keep groups of people safe and maintain order and coordination. |
Despite both leadership and management having clear distinguishing aspects or features, one can have both leadership and management skills. We believe all members of an organization must have both leadership & management skills.
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