Management | Origin: LS101R
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Do You Manage Or Lead? --> Management
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Surprising to see how people think they are ready to be a manager just because they are top producers and have people skills. Also very interesting the part about the myths of management.
I found it interesting but not surprising to read through the myths. One I found to be especially interesting is the one that states 50% of employees leave their job because they have a bad manager.
I am learning that there is a difference in leadership and management. Although they can be combined, management focuses on keeping things in line while leadership encourages the managers and others to continue to strive for better.
What I gathered is that you are not necessarily a good leader just because you are a good manager does not mean you are a proven leader in your organization. However, I will say that the lines can be blurred and most organizations want their managers to be leaders as well.
Managers and leaders both work to help a team reach its goals. The difference is that managers focus on tasks and organization, while leaders focus on people and motivation.
Leaders need to be more than just managers. They need to cultivate and maintain relationships and know how to motivate, not just know how to do the job.
A manger ensure tasks are completed, focuses on efficiency and handle day- to- day operations
It's interesting to read the myths of management and seeing them debunked. It's also a harsh truth that 1 in 2, 50% of people leave a job because of a bad manager, highlighting the importance of good management.
I've learned that management skills are different than leadership skills and that there are many myths about managers.
Greetings,
What I’ve learned thus far is that the definition of manager and leader are often used co-equally, however, they are uniquely and distinctly different.
Although leadership and management are intertwined, but they are different concepts.
While we tend to use the words management and leadership interchangeably, they have different functions and characterisitics.
Differences in managing style.
Manager focuses on organizing and controlling, while a leader inspires and motivates their team to achieve a common goal.
The negative connotation of management is a real bias that needs to be checked for and corrected. Strong managers are essential to organizational success.
A leader inspires and guides people toward a vision, focusing on innovation and growth, while a manager organizes and directs tasks to achieve goals, emphasizing efficiency and stability. Both roles are essential, but they differ in their approach and impact.
A set of characteristics and behaviors of a manager, a definition if you will.
Good Managers are hard to find and once you get them difficult to train.
I will apply the management skills I learned to improve teamwork and communication in my projects. By staying organized and setting clear goals, I can ensure efficiency and better results. These skills will help me lead with confidence and adaptability in any situation.
