Management and leadership practises were once just a subject for TV sitcoms – the Office’s David Brent, a master of ‘management speak’, was celebrated as an example of all that is bad about bosses.
But recent scandals, such as those concerning the BBC, NHS and the banking sector, have forced the debate about management and leadership up the agenda. Employers and politicians alike are now asking how our public and private bodies should be organised – and how we can prepare the next generation of leaders.
Key to the problem is understanding the difference between management and leadership, says John Kotter, Konosuke Matsushita professor of leadership at Harvard University. He fears that too often, employers use the terms synonymously.
via What’s the difference between leadership and management? | Guardian Careers | Guardian Professional.
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Indeed Massimo, a distinct line separates management from true Leadership. Those that understand the difference will excel!
Thank you Dennis. I absolutely agree with each and every word written by Rebecca Ratcliffe. The hardest part is telling companies. Again and again, many organizations have turned a deaf ear to the appeals for True Leadership. Everyone knows that but many people pretend not to realize it. They often confuse management with leadership. Unfortunately leadership is not a matter of expertise. TRUE leadership is all about who you really are, with yourself and others. There are so many fine (and rare) qualities involved to live up to that ideal and challenge. There are no loopholes. D. Kevin Berchelmann is right: “It’s called Leadership not “Jerkship”. Thank you.