A511.1.3.RB - Leadership vs. Management
Management is a job position, however Leadership is a belief. The guidelines Yukl sets out of managers all address the “how” and “what” of a job: Understand reasons for demands and constraints, expand the range of choice, determine what needs to be accomplished, analyze use of time, plan daily and weekly activities, avoid unnecessary activities, conquer procrastination, take advantage of reactive activities, make time for reflective planning, identify important problems that can be solved, look for connections among problems, experiment with innovative solutions (p40-44). None of these guidelines answer the question of why. Why do managers make great leaders, or is it why do leaders make great managers. I would argue it is the later. Most people can follow a job description if they want to keep their job, and if they enjoy their job they will probably do well at it, but to be a great manager one must be a great leader. A good leader knows and understands why they are in the role they are in.
Yukl, G. (2012). Leadership in organizations (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc
Management is a job position, however Leadership is a belief. The guidelines Yukl sets out of managers all address the “how” and “what” of a job: Understand reasons for demands and constraints, expand the range of choice, determine what needs to be accomplished, analyze use of time, plan daily and weekly activities, avoid unnecessary activities, conquer procrastination, take advantage of reactive activities, make time for reflective planning, identify important problems that can be solved, look for connections among problems, experiment with innovative solutions (p40-44). None of these guidelines answer the question of why. Why do managers make great leaders, or is it why do leaders make great managers. I would argue it is the later. Most people can follow a job description if they want to keep their job, and if they enjoy their job they will probably do well at it, but to be a great manager one must be a great leader. A good leader knows and understands why they are in the role they are in.
Leaders know how to inspire their passion in others. They take the guidelines for managers and add a personal touch to them; they make others believe in what they believe in. When setting a goal for a company they will explain why they are looking to achieve that goal and maybe open up a dialogue with the staff about why they are committed to the same goal. This shows the staff they are committed to them and there ideas.
Great leaders can make great managers. When a leader brings their beliefs and passions to a job they can inspire and entire team. Team members are more likely to follow a leader that can explain why they are doing what they do. Anyone can give directions and delegate tasks, but a true leader can encourage many to follow and work together for a common goal.
Yukl, G. (2012). Leadership in organizations (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc
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