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
