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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MANAGERS AND LEADER * * The manager maintains; the leader develops. * – The manager focuses on systems and structure; the leader focuses on people. * – The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust. * – The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective. * – The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why. * – The manager has his or her eye always on the bottom line; the leader’s eye is on the horizon. * – The manager imitates; the leader originates. * – The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it. * – The manager is the classic good soldier; the leader is his or her own person. * – The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing.

Management
Management normally focuses on work and tasks. These activities fit within the subject of resource: Human, time, Money, equipment and anything else that involves achieving that task. The distinction therefore from Management versus Leadership is on managing resource within the constraints of the systems and enforcing the desired standards of work, including: * Planning – Planning resource and tasks to achieve the objectives

* Budgeting – Managing the constraints of budgets in the department / project

* Organising – Organising support functions and resource

* Controlling – Controlling the standards required to deliver the objectives

* Coordinating – Coordinating and directing project tasks for achievement of goals

* Resource use – Ensuring effective resource is used for the task at hand

* Time management – Ensuring tasks and activities are conducted within the correct time frame

* Decision Making – Making the right decisions in the heat of the moment

* Problem Solving – Ensure problems are contained and elimintated

Leadership
Leadership focuses on achieving tasks, keeping the team motivated and empowered to achieve that