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What's the difference between management and leadership?

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Question added by Oussama BEN SMIDA, PMP , Senior Construction Manager , Havelock One Interiors
Date Posted: 2016/04/17
muhammad sharif
by muhammad sharif , Senior Sales Assistant , Marks and Spencer

a manager manages his or her designated field or area.  And performs actions according to sitiuations on the field or floor.  Where as a leader takes action with vision and is very much proactive and pro analytical.

Nadjib RABAHI
by Nadjib RABAHI , Freelancer , My own account

Management is a fundamental aspect of the company.

Management includes:

the information system

flows, profitability, productivity

the economic performance

the organization of all functions of the company,

the elaboration of different strategies

human resource management

planning, forecasting,

structuring a process of decision making

management of different risks (identification, analysis, and estimation)

management problems

the delegation of responsibilities

the evaluations of the results

 

Leadership is characterized basically by three points:

- Give the  work directives

- Ensure that people cooperate

- Provide the energy needed to achieve goals.

 

Leadership is adaptation, rationalization and the continual reorganization of the company so that it harmonizes with its environment.Il involves the ability to optimize each of activities in its field of Managerial Responsibilties.

Leadership is a successful attempt by a leader to affect the conduct of one or more disciples in a given situation and to a predetermined goal.

 

Gyan Prakash
by Gyan Prakash , QA/QC Manager , Indus Business systems Ltd(IBSL)

The main difference between managers  and leaders is that managers have people who work for them while leaders have people who follow them. A successful business owner needs to be both a strong leader and manager to get their team on board to follow them towards their vision of success

Jalak Vyas
by Jalak Vyas , IT Project Manager , O360 SOLUTIONS

Management primarily involves organizing, planning, coordinating, and controlling resources to achieve specific organizational goals. Managers typically focus on tasks, processes, and efficiency, ensuring that operations run smoothly and objectives are met within established parameters. They emphasize consistency, structure, and maintaining the status quo.

Leadership, on the other hand, revolves around inspiring, motivating, and influencing others to achieve shared goals and vision. Leaders focus on people, fostering innovation, empowerment, and driving change. They set direction, inspire creativity, and encourage adaptation to new challenges and opportunities. Leadership involves envisioning the future, building relationships, and promoting a sense of purpose and engagement among team members.

In essence, while management ensures effective utilization of resources and adherence to processes to achieve goals, leadership focuses on inspiring and guiding individuals and teams towards a common vision and fostering an environment of growth and innovation. Both management and leadership are crucial for organizational success, complementing each other to achieve sustainable growth and development.

Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi
by Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi , Shared Services Supervisor , Saudi Musheera Co. Ltd.

full agree with all expert answers above

 

Omar Saad Ibrahem Alhamadani
by Omar Saad Ibrahem Alhamadani , Snr. HR & Finance Officer , Sarri Zawetta Company

Thanks

Well... there are many elements between Manager and Leader which shape the differences between them , like ( Attitude, Methods of implementation, Communications, Communication Skills, ...)

Anyways, let us see some of them hereinafter:

Manager :

  • Mostly , talking in (I) wise.
  • Achieving the goals to prove that he is doing well, or do his best.
  • Utilizing his teams efforts to hit targets towards his advantage.
  • Struggling to prove himself in front of his management or Manager.
  • Follow orders come from his leader.
  • Managing his team by giving orders not by sharing thoughts and ideas.
  • He is not a team builder he is manager.
  • Mostly, he withhold to defending on one or more employees of his team. in order to protect himself.
  • Achievements will attaching to his records not to his team.

Leader : Real leader

  • Always talking in ( We ) wise.
  • Always trying to achieve his team \\ his organization target.
  • Always help his team to achieve the goals to prove that his team doing well.
  • Always trying to prove that his team is the best.
  • Give orders to others (Managers and Employees).
  • Always share objectives with his team.
  • Always trying to but goals with his team thoughts.
  • He is a team builder and this is one of his priorities always.
  • Always he trying to unify all towards on goal.
  • Achievements will attaching to his team not to him.
  • Always he trying to protect his team.

Jolene D'Souza
by Jolene D'Souza , Social Media Manager , The One Properties

A Manager is somebody who has the ability or talent to manage resources in the company (human resources or material) efficiently whereas leadership is all about being the perfect role model to the employees and having the ability to take charge and drive a task force. . 

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