There are some differences between a good leader and an effective manager. There are parameters defined for a manager, his grade performance defines his effectiveness. Leaders should be judged by higher requirements, at the time of conflict and usually surprising. Â An effective manager would have some skills of leadership in his persona and similarly, an effective leader has management skills.
So, what is the difference between both, the fundamental, singular difference between management and leadership is that leadership is about effective change-making and the single-minded application and enforcement of that change.
Defence officers, overall, must have a breadth of long-term vision, be decisive and independent, act and stand firm, be a warrior, speak openly, plainly and frankly, learn quickly from defeats and mistakes, go forward with unswerving fortitude, and know and appreciate the requirements and interests of subordinates.
Conversely, management is not necessarily a routine process and these skills can be taught and also be learned. Management can be effective without having; genuine leadership.
Differentiation between a Good Leader and an Effective Manager
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