The characteristics or descriptions of a leader and a manager may be different but I think the end goal and/or vision are the same.
I lead and manage when needed.
This course made me aware of the sublte nuences between "manager" and "leader" and how those words can be misleading in job descriptions. I have also gotten clearer on my own style in both areas.
Based on this lesson I learned that I possess both management and leadership characteristics. I use both to support my team, students, and the educational program.
I fall into the leader category. Through my career, I believe in developing a strong team and leading them successfully to the departments common goals. In any organization, it is imperative to have good relations and a deep understanding on what drives and motivates your team. Once that is understood, then the magic will happen.
I feel that I have a little of both.
I feel that I am more of a leader. However, I also manage most of the time. But still a stronger leader than a manager.
I feel that I lead by example and manage within my leadership abilities.
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I tend to be more of a leader than a manager. But I'm capable of both. I just prefer to inspire people to attain a goal rather than making sure the goal is obtained. The course makes me realize I need to work on my managment skills.
My position requires that I am effective in both roles. My strength as a leader is the ability to help my managers see the big picture of what we are trying to accomplish and setting goals to achieve those results. At the same time it is important to manage the day to day operations to ensure all departments are aligned and striving to achieve the same outcomes.
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I am learning that I have the capacity to lead by setting goals for groups of persons and influencing them towards achieving them. I can also be a manager in guiding and motivating my team.
I believe I am more of a leader than a manager but I have done both
Difference between managing and leading
I definitely lean towards being a leader. My philosophy with my small team, many of whom are former military officers, is to approach each as the unique individual they are. With a sudden change in our team leadership model, I was thrust into "leading" my team of peers through a very tumultuous year. My first priority was to get to know each person on a more personable level and to conduct a "team" -assessment of our problem-solving preferences using the FourSight Assessment. This tool highlighted each team member's preferences - clarifying, ideating, developing, implementing - in their approach to problem solving. It also provided each member with the tools to how to appropriately communicate with members of the team who had different preferences. We all basically understood what each other needed from one another and were able to move forward on our projects quickly and efficiently. This course highlighted the importance of knowing the difference between being a leader and being a manager - they are both important, but knowing when to shift roles is absolutely key to keeping the team optimized.
I am both a leader and manager.
I enjoyed how this module broke down the differences between managing and leading AND explained how both need to coexist for an organization to be successful. I wholeheartedly agree, based on past experiences. I look forward to taking this knowledge and applying it in my current and future roles. My key take-away from this module is that management comes down to how we execute on a goal and leadership comes down to how we share and influence a vision. The two definitions I also took from this module were:
"Management: The administration of business concerns or undertakings."
"Leadership: The process of influencing an organized group toward accomplishing its goals."
I learned that I manage more than I lead. I wonder if this is situational as this is a shift in my previous life.
It can be tough to separate managing and leading a team. However, this lesson provides a simple breakdown in order to separate the roles more effectively. By recognizing the difference, implementation and improvement of team goals will be much more attainable.
I have learned the difference between managing and leading.
