Definition of Leadership and Its Importance for Organisations
What is leadership and why is it important for organisations?
When it comes to define the term leadership we all refer to the term management. Sure, these positions within an organisation go hand in hand. Moreover, they practically signify the same which means there are kind of synonyms. However, they can be different, so it is essential to be aware of those differences. In other word, it is necessary to distinguish between management and leadership. Let’s state those distinctions through their definitions and roles. Management is concerned with achieving outcomes or results by obtaining, deploying, using and controlling all the resources required such as namely people, money, facilities, plant and equipment, information and knowledge.
While leadership focuses on the most important resource within an organisation, people. It is the action of leading a group of people or an organisation. Leadership may relate to the state or position of being a leader. Moreover, leadership is the process of developing and communicating a vision for the future, inspiring, motivating people and gaining their commitments or engagements. The following list show more their differences regarding their qualities:
Leadership qualities Management qualities Soul Mind Visionary Rational Passionate Consulting Creative Persistent Flexible Problem solving Inspiring Tough-minded Innovative Analytical Courageous Structured
When it comes to define the term leadership we all refer to the term management. Sure, these positions within an organisation go hand in hand. Moreover, they practically signify the same which means there are kind of synonyms. However, they can be different, so it is essential to be aware of those differences. In other word, it is necessary to distinguish between management and leadership. Let’s state those distinctions through their definitions and roles. Management is concerned with achieving outcomes or results by obtaining, deploying, using and controlling all the resources required such as namely people, money, facilities, plant and equipment, information and knowledge.
While leadership focuses on the most important resource within an organisation, people. It is the action of leading a group of people or an organisation. Leadership may relate to the state or position of being a leader. Moreover, leadership is the process of developing and communicating a vision for the future, inspiring, motivating people and gaining their commitments or engagements. The following list show more their differences regarding their qualities:
Leadership qualities Management qualities Soul Mind Visionary Rational Passionate Consulting Creative Persistent Flexible Problem solving Inspiring Tough-minded Innovative Analytical Courageous Structured
References: www.pearson-books.com (brilliant Project Leader by Mike Clayton) THE SUNDAY TIMES ‘How to Manage People’ by Michael Armstrong The secrets of success in Management ’20 Ways to Survive and Thrive’ by Andrew Leigh http://www.cafanet.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=qwswE8roe74%3D&tabid=96 http://www.managementstudyguide.com/importance_of_leadership.htm