WHAT IS THE KEY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MANAGER AND A LEADER?

ALLEN MAY Y. BONIFACIO

But inspiring and motivating others to accomplish a common objective is the job of a leader. They concentrate on establishing rapport and promoting an environment of cooperation and trust inside an organization.

Planning, organizing, and controlling resources to accomplish particular objectives within an organization is the main duty of a manager. To maintain smooth and effective operations, they concentrate on managing people, systems, and procedures.

Setting a clear direction and vision, speaking clearly, and motivating people to take action are their responsibilities.

The fundamental distinction between a manager's and a leader's jobs is how they go about accomplishing organizational goals, even when there is considerable overlap. Leaders inspire and empower others to collaborate toward a common goal, whereas managers typically concentrate on resource management.

A leader focuses on motivating and enabling others to collaborate toward a common objective, whereas managers typically concentrate on resource management and process optimization.

Good leadership development requires an understanding of the distinctions between managers and leaders. People can improve their ability to lead teams and propel organizational achievement by knowing how to strike a balance between the duties of both jobs.

We asked one of our knowledgeable tutors at Salford Professional Development (SPD) what they think the main characteristics of a successful leader are, as well as the distinctions between a manager and a leadership role, in honor of International Leadership Week 2023.

Martin Corlett-Moss, a marketing expert and tutor for our programs on digital marketing strategy, mini MBA in business leadership, and directors’ development, was interviewed.

What are the main distinctions between developing into a leader and managing?

"This is pretty simple, in my opinion; a leader is someone who has followers who want to follow them," Martin clarified. A manager is capable of organizing, managing, and problem-solving, but only in solitude. A leader is assessed based on how willingly the people perform (SALFORD 2024).

-oOoThe author is Teacher III Bebe Anac Elementary School