LEADERSHIP

vs

MANAGEMENT

What’s the difference? Leadership and management should go hand in hand, but this isn’t always the case. This is because leadership is strategic while management is tactical in context of business development.

Management is involved in the planning, directing and controlling of a process to ensure that the work is delivered or completed. Management is task-oriented and is focused on delivering results.

Managers are rational and analytical and requires consistency in performance and productivity. Managers are problem-solvers and look for solutions when something goes wrong. They are concerned with the process and the performance.

Leadership is about influencing the team to work towards the vision of the company. It is about making the team understand the vision, therefore requiring leaders to have good communication, be motivational and inspirational. 

Leaders are charismatic and visionary. Leaders are interested to listen to ideas and opinions. They are concerned with the people and not the process.

EXAMPLES & COMPARISONS

Below are some comparisons of leadership and management in various areas so that you can understand better.

PERFORMANCE

MANAGEMENT

Measure and report performance

LEADERSHIP

Decides what should be measured

POLICIES

MANAGEMENT

Implements policies

LEADERSHIP

Creates policies

BUDGETS

MANAGEMENT

Control spending

LEADERSHIP

Set targets

DEVELOPMENT

MANAGEMENT

Develop people

LEADERSHIP

Develop organization

ORGANIZATION

MANAGEMENT

People and tasks

LEADERSHIP

Structure and functions

PEOPLE

MANAGEMENT

Manage and motivate

LEADERSHIP

Inspire and empower

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