The terms management and leadership are often used interchangeably and managers are frequently assumed to be leaders. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The function of the manager, and therefore the definition of management, is to direct or supervise the resources under his or her charge to the accomplishment of managed group’s assigned work. This occurs through assigning individual tasks, allocating non-personnel resources, setting performance standards, monitoring performance, providing reinforcing and corrective feedback, and making ongoing adjustments as needed to ensure the on-time and on-budget completion of the managed group’s work.
Leaders are individuals of impeccable character, unquestioned integrity, and unwavering selflessness that endear followers and inspire trust. They possess a clear and vivid vision that they communicate to others who subsequently choose to support achievement of the vision. Leaders motivate and inspire followers to achieve more individually and collectively. Leadership is a quality of the person and not a right of the position – anyone can be a leader.
Therefore, while a manager can also be a leader, a manager is not necessarily a leader. Likewise, leaders do not necessarily hold management positions.
Articles in the Management category are dedicated to discussing the principles of successful management and leadership within the following topical areas:
Welcome to StrategyDriven, the website dedicated to providing executives and managers with the planning and execution tools needed to create greater organizational alignment and accountability for achievement of superior results.
We believe creation of a clear, forward-looking strategy, translatable to the day-to-day activities of all organization members, is critical to realizing success in today’s fast paced market environment. Not only does a compelling, well executed strategy align individuals to a common purpose, it ensures that purpose best serves the company’s mission.
On the StrategyDriven website, you’ll find whitepapers, models, templates, process flows, and discussion forums related to the programs and activities necessary to create and execute your organization’s vision of success. Complementing these resources is The Accountable Organization Podcast, focused on the subset of programs and activities directed at shaping the organization’s behavior toward the continuous pursuit of excellence and mission accomplishment.
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Management – Introduction
/in Management/by StrategyDrivenThe function of the manager, and therefore the definition of management, is to direct or supervise the resources under his or her charge to the accomplishment of managed group’s assigned work. This occurs through assigning individual tasks, allocating non-personnel resources, setting performance standards, monitoring performance, providing reinforcing and corrective feedback, and making ongoing adjustments as needed to ensure the on-time and on-budget completion of the managed group’s work.
Leaders are individuals of impeccable character, unquestioned integrity, and unwavering selflessness that endear followers and inspire trust. They possess a clear and vivid vision that they communicate to others who subsequently choose to support achievement of the vision. Leaders motivate and inspire followers to achieve more individually and collectively. Leadership is a quality of the person and not a right of the position – anyone can be a leader.
Therefore, while a manager can also be a leader, a manager is not necessarily a leader. Likewise, leaders do not necessarily hold management positions.
Articles in the Management category are dedicated to discussing the principles of successful management and leadership within the following topical areas:
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/in Announcements/by Nathan IvesWelcome to StrategyDriven, the website dedicated to providing executives and managers with the planning and execution tools needed to create greater organizational alignment and accountability for achievement of superior results.
We believe creation of a clear, forward-looking strategy, translatable to the day-to-day activities of all organization members, is critical to realizing success in today’s fast paced market environment. Not only does a compelling, well executed strategy align individuals to a common purpose, it ensures that purpose best serves the company’s mission.
On the StrategyDriven website, you’ll find whitepapers, models, templates, process flows, and discussion forums related to the programs and activities necessary to create and execute your organization’s vision of success. Complementing these resources is The Accountable Organization Podcast, focused on the subset of programs and activities directed at shaping the organization’s behavior toward the continuous pursuit of excellence and mission accomplishment.