Are leaders always managers?
No. It’s possible to be a leader and not a manager. For example, local government members and Members of Parliament are community leaders but not necessarily managers.
So, how are leadership and management different?
The table below contrasts leadership with management. Notice that leadership seems to be more personal than management.
Management with leadership |
Management without leadership |
Taking responsibility for initiating change |
Setting clear objectives |
1. Able to make tough decisions |
1. Setting clear, specific performance targets for the work of your staff |
2. Asking for and showing commitment and persistence to achieve goals |
2. Defining the standards of excellence needed |
3. Encouraging innovation and calculated risk-taking |
3. Allowing your staff to influence the performance goals rather than setting goals yourself |
4. Seeking creative ways to resolve conflicts |
4. Helping staff to develop specific plans to improve their performance |
5. Willing to share power |
5. Providing periodic review to ensure objectives and priorities are current and realistic. |
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