What Does Leadership Involve? Some definitions

Leadership involves: establishing a clear vision sharing that vision with others so that they will follow willingly providing the information , knowledge and methods to realise that vision Coordinating and balancing the conflicting interests of all members and stakeholders

Defining leadership is quite difficult as there are a number of places where a “leader” will also act as a manager. Here are some comments which attempt to define leadership: “You cannot manage people. You manage things; you lead people.” (retired U.S. Navy Admiral) “..is a man who can persuade people to do, what they don’t want to do or do what they’re too lazy to do, and like it.” (Harry S. Truman former President of the USA.

Discuss how you would define leadership. What skills/qualities do managers require? What skills/qualities do leaders require?

MANAGING V LEADING *Planning * Setting the direction *Organising * Gaining commitment *Monitoring and * Encouraging people to controlling challenge themselves *Establishing and *Developing the capability using systems and of your team processes *Making change happen for *Reviewing progress the better Most people agree that to be effective you should be both a manager and a leader. Leadership involves a great deal of common sense.