16 Differences Between Leadership And Management
Did you know many people become confused over the roles and attributes between leadership and management? The following table attempts to define the differences to minimise any confusion.
| | Leadership | Management |
| 1. |
Leaders work from an elected base |
Managers are appointed to position |
| 2. |
Leadership continually thinks beyond the horizon |
Management strives to reach the horizon |
| 3. |
Leadership is a quality |
Management is a science and an art |
| 4. |
Leadership provides vision |
Management provides realistic perspectives |
| 5. |
Leadership deals with concepts |
Management relates to functions |
| 6. |
Leadership exercises faith |
Management deals with facts |
| 7. |
Leadership seeks for effectiveness |
Management strives for efficiency |
| 8. |
Leadership challenges the status quo |
Management administers |
| 9. |
Leadership provides direction |
Management is concerned with control |
| 10. |
Leadership thrives on finding opportunity |
Management succeeds on accomplishment |
| 11. |
Leadership determines policy |
Management devises procedures |
| 12. |
Leadership motivates people |
Management provides structure for people |
| 13. |
Leadership determines true culture |
Management follows true culture |
| 14. |
Leadership embraces and adapts to change |
Management provides the process of change |
| 15. |
Leadership is about having confidence in people |
Management defines performance accountabilities |
| 16. |
Leaders review position |
Management measures achievement |
Author: Paul McLoughlin of Intellectual Dynamics.