The Concept of Managing Leaders 1
The Concept of Managing Leaders
Suzanne Ryan
MGT 330
Dr. Walter McCollum
April 17, 2004
The Concept of Managing Leaders 2
"Management is the efficiency in climbing the ladder of success. Leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall." (Covey, ND) There are few people who want to be a manager without leadership abilities and conversely, few leaders who want to lead without management capabilities. The information provided within the Management 330 Course has created a distinction of skills and character traits treating the roles of manager and leader are two completely separate concepts. Most businesses are of similar opinion regarding the functions of managers verses leaders. This distinction is reflected in the training offered to the working adult interested in furthering both management and leadership skills. After reviewing several training manuals, the approach to these two roles appears to conceptualize each as unique and distinct entities. Most courses offered address project management or leadership development but do not incorporate the two. In fact these concepts, in theory, seem to have somewhat opposing perspectives. The following paper examines each subject individually but ultimately focuses on how uniting these two roles may improve an organization.
By definition, "management is the process of getting activities completed efficiently and effectively with and through other people." (www.google.com) Management is planning, organizing, leading and controlling a business environment. Leadership, defined, is "the process of influencing people while operating to meet organizational r ...