A leader is not always a manager and a manager is not always a leader but they can be both. There are many differences that set leaders and managers apart. Below, a few of the main differences are described.
To start with, leaders are visionaries that inspire people to follow them in achieving their vision and join them on their mission to work together to make a dream/goal come true creating an atmosphere of all individuals being a part of something bigger greater. Leaders think on an abstract and strategic level and look to the future, always planning long-term. They are never afraid of taking a risk or implementing a change as they see both as a great opportunity for progress and improvement – getting things to work better or getting rid …show more content…
Effective leadership representatives guide their team members through what is necessary to fulfil their own roles, they identify both gaps in people’s skill sets and put the team members through training if necessary. Leadership should promote values such as team work and support to achieve team objectives. Effective leadership is also about inciting motivation by making team members feel valued for their contributions. In order to understand better why leadership is important, John Adair’s theory will be looked at …show more content…
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The above illustrate John Adair’s Leadership theory, which gives a meaningful explanation as to why leadership is important in any organisation.
There are three main leadership types. First of them – autocratic style - also known as authoritarian – characterises a leader who makes decisions on their own without anyone else’s input. It is especially favourable when quick and snappy decisions need to be made especially when time is pressing. However, at the same time, this leadership style might be destructive towards team members’ confidence and creativity.
Democratic style is more liberal in terms of input coming from various team members with the final decision staying in the hands of the director or other executive. This style is particularly helpful to promote motivation and innovation among team members but might impact the decision making time.
The last style is called laissez-faire which is the most relaxed one handing over the control over decision making to the team members. This style definitely promotes independence and trust in the staff ability. It’s best used in the case of employees who are in control of their workload and produce good results and do not require contact
To start with, leaders are visionaries that inspire people to follow them in achieving their vision and join them on their mission to work together to make a dream/goal come true creating an atmosphere of all individuals being a part of something bigger greater. Leaders think on an abstract and strategic level and look to the future, always planning long-term. They are never afraid of taking a risk or implementing a change as they see both as a great opportunity for progress and improvement – getting things to work better or getting rid …show more content…
Effective leadership representatives guide their team members through what is necessary to fulfil their own roles, they identify both gaps in people’s skill sets and put the team members through training if necessary. Leadership should promote values such as team work and support to achieve team objectives. Effective leadership is also about inciting motivation by making team members feel valued for their contributions. In order to understand better why leadership is important, John Adair’s theory will be looked at …show more content…
Setting an example4
The above illustrate John Adair’s Leadership theory, which gives a meaningful explanation as to why leadership is important in any organisation.
There are three main leadership types. First of them – autocratic style - also known as authoritarian – characterises a leader who makes decisions on their own without anyone else’s input. It is especially favourable when quick and snappy decisions need to be made especially when time is pressing. However, at the same time, this leadership style might be destructive towards team members’ confidence and creativity.
Democratic style is more liberal in terms of input coming from various team members with the final decision staying in the hands of the director or other executive. This style is particularly helpful to promote motivation and innovation among team members but might impact the decision making time.
The last style is called laissez-faire which is the most relaxed one handing over the control over decision making to the team members. This style definitely promotes independence and trust in the staff ability. It’s best used in the case of employees who are in control of their workload and produce good results and do not require contact