1.1 Explain the concepts of Leadership and Management.
Leadership can be defined as a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an
objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent.
Management texts contain leadership. Actually, leadership is an important function of
management and it is mentioned as one of the five functions of management. Both roles are very
much tied to human interactions and thus personalities and traits are essential requirements.
Also, leadership and management exists at every level of management, however, the amount of
each varies according to the management hierarchy.
Good leaders are continually working and studying to improve the leadership skills in them. On
the hand managers are important group involved in business activity. We normally believe that
managers are responsible for ‘getting things done’ usually through other people.
Managers act on behalf of the owners of a company which is leader. They are accountable for the
activities of the company either to the director or shareholders, set objectives for the
organization; make sure the business achieves its objectives, by managing others and ensure that
corporate values are maintained in dealing with other business, customers, employees and the
general public. It is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives
using available resources efficiently and effectively.
For example, the board of this organization has more of a leadership task which is to provide
vision to the company and plan to achieve it, while the head of any department rarely goes
beyond determining what the next task should be. Leadership and management task within the
organization depends upon how much it allows for leadership in a particular role?
These basic skills are also fundamental from which to develop more advanced practices in
management and leadership. Whenever organization’s leaders struggle, it’s often because they
do not know the basics. Not because they are not doing what they supposed to do in
implementing basic practices in management and leadership.
Knowledge and skills contributes directly to the process of leadership and management while
other attributes give the leader and manager certain qualities that make them different.Skills,
knowledge and attributes make the leader or manager, which is one of the factors of leadership
and management. The leadership and management process of an organization involves-
developing a vision for the organization; aligning people with that vision through
communication; and motivating people to action through empowerment and through basic need
fulfillment. The leadership process creates uncertainty and change in the organization. In
contrast, the management process involves-planning and budgeting; organizing and staffing and
controlling and problem solving. The management process reduces uncertainty and stabilizes the
organization.
1.2 Analyses the interdependencies between leadership and management.
Together, the two terms “leading” and “managing” form the framework for skills and abilities
that are necessary for an individual to drive team success. In fact, the concepts of leadership and
management are transposable, especially in describing performance effectiveness within
organizations. The functions of leadership and management flow in a continuum that is not
separable. Many of these functions are used in describing the roles of both leaders and managers.
The two processes, even if differentiated theoretically, are not effective without each other
working in tandem, and are thus inseparable. Continuing to differentiate rather ambiguously
similar concepts, takes us away from being able to explain phenomena they were meant to
address in the first place: how to leverage human capital as intangible assets toward
accomplishing the organization’s mission.With the constantly evolving nature of today’s
organizations, there is a need for adaptable individuals.
The truth of the interdependencies between leadership and management is difficult to ascertain
because of the realities of practical application. The higher education environment is not
conducive to hiring individuals who only manage or lead, as historically defined. Those
assuming administrative positions within the academy must encompass abilities, skills, and
attitudes attributed to both leading and managing. For example, all decanal deans have
individuals who are direct reports. These deans have authority and responsibility for the activities
and productivity of those individuals. Hiring individuals specifically to manage or lead would be
cost prohibitive and impractical. Recruiting individuals with only management responsibilities is
inefficient and would negatively impact an institution’s ability to grow and improve. Managing
is essential and developing management-related skills is the first step toward developing
leadership-related skills.
2.1 Critically compare the skills required to be an effective managers and effective leader.
Explain why managers in adult care need both management and leadership skills.
Leadership is not a concept exclusive to or within management. It is a broader concept on its
own. Management is thought of as a special kind of leadership in which the accomplishment of
organizational goals is paramount. Leadership is influencing the behavior of someone.
Management is planning an objective and achieving that objective. Leadership requires a
follower and a leader has to figure out how to influence the follower. Manager has to figure out
an objective and theoretically, he may do the job himself and manage the objective.Managers
have large number of people under them and they have to lead them to do the work assigned
them as part of the organizations plan to achieve the objectives while one can accept leadership
as a concept which has utility as a concept separate from management.
Effective leaders set goals for their organizations. They establish a long-term strategy.
These leaders review the work of managers and provide sponsorship for activities.
Then, effective managers initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close projects to achieve the
strategic goals.
Through their behavior and interactions, good leaders inspire people to follow them and live up
to the example they are setting. In contrast, managers are placed in positions of power on the
organizational chart meaning employees feel the need to listen to them simply because they’re
outranked. But, to add some further clarity, let’s touch on some of the necessary skills of
managers and compare those to some must have leadership skills.
Skills require being an effective manager:
1. Organization
The best managers are highly organized. They’re able to establish and then maintain company
processes, monitor progress, organize priorities, and generally keep their teams on track in
achieving certain milestones.
2. Attention to detail
Similarly to the points mentioned above, managers need to be acutely in tune with what’s
happening on their teams. Whether that’s spotting when things could potentially go over budget
or vetting other people’s work, keen attention to detail will help a manager and his or her team to
succeed with as few headaches and hurdles as possible.
3. Communication
Communication is an unavoidable skill for managers. They must be able to provide necessary
feedback, clear up confusion, offer direction, collaborate with other company managers, and
even resolve conflicts. The better communicator a manager is, the easier time he or she will have
overseeing and steering the direction of the entire team.
4. Time Management
When you consider that managers are responsible for the daily forward motion of their
departments, it becomes obvious that they need to be exceptionally skilled time managers. They
need to be able to get things done and set appropriate priorities for their teams. Organizations are
built on the backs of great managers.
Skills require being an effective Leader:
1. Vision
While managers oversee the day-to-day operations of their teams, leaders are more focused on
the strategy and shaping the overall direction of the culture, department, or entire organization. It
is important that leaders have the foresight and big picture thinking capabilities to steer the ship
while the manager directs the crew.
2. Curiosity
The best leaders are not content to rest with the status quo. Instead, they’re looking to challenge
those norms and tackle problems with an innovative approach or a totally fresh perspective. They
are natural innovators. Because of that, leaders are innately curious. They love to learn, grow,
and become intimately familiar with how things work—as well as how they could work better.
3. Communication
Communication is critically important for both leaders and managers alike. However, the
methods and content of their communication can differ. While managers need to be able to
communicate directions and feedback, leaders focus less on the technical details and more on
encouragement and empowerment. Leaders need to be good listeners. They need to know how to
coach their people to find answers, not just direct them. A leader knows when to step back and
let other voices be louder, and when they need to take action.
4. Emotional Intelligence
In order for leaders to inspire people to follow them as opposed to instructing them to follow.
They need a high level of emotional intelligence. This means that they can empathize with
others, establish trust and genuine connections, and then motivate those people accordingly.
5. Accountability
Finally, the most successful leaders are highly accountable. They view themselves as responsible
not only for themselves but also for the people who look up to them.
To run an adult care a manager needs both management and leadership skills. Because he will
manage a team of care workers and/ or a care service to ensure that organization and everyone in
it provides high quality care and support. The manager must have some specific skills needed to
work in this role. For example a manager in an adult care should have strong leadership skills
and the ability to motivate others, the ability to think strategically to develop your organization,
good project management and organizational skills. Also he will lead and manage staff so they
can perform their roles safely and to the best of their ability. So for that reason a manager needs
both management and leadership skills in adult care.
2.2 Analyses how leadership and management skills can influence the values of an
organization.
Both management and leadership are important functions.
Great managers may not have large spheres of influence, but they can be masterful at running
projects and getting things done. They know how to plan, organize, and coordinate. When a
company has a complex project to undertake, a smart manager knows how to execute.
Leaders have an outstanding impact on organizational culture. Employees tend to follow leaders
in professional and cultural ways leading to a broad impact on the organization. Leadership is
commonly defined as establishing a clear vision, communication it and resolving the immediate
conflicts among the employees or facing the organization as a whole. Leaders are tasked with
efficiently guiding organizational goal achievement while considering team member skills
essential to produce the desired productivity. Since leadership is an aspect of management, it is
necessary to establish that the management is well-equipped with leadership skills. Effective
leadership can influence the organizational values such as honesty, respect, ethics and tolerance
etc by demonstrating an ideal attitude in the workplace, establishing a vision among the
employees, reinforcing accountability, motivating the employees, making a vision plan for the
culture and values and by coaching the co-workers.
On the other hand, Management skills are something that you hear a lot about in the abstract; yet
you may find you're at a loss to define what the term really means. In the broadest
sense, management skills can be nearly anything that enables you to manage others effectively.
While some skills will vary based on your industry, there are several that are universal across
nearly every work environment. Managers who can motivate their employees are true assets to
their company. This type of interaction not only increases productivity and employee
satisfaction, but it sets a good example as well. Hiring managers look for leaders who can spot
employees' strengths and encourage them to develop their skill sets. The best managers have a
keen eye for areas that could be improved and know how to approach these issues diplomatically
so workers feel encouraged to make productive changes, rather than discouraged by their
shortcomings. Businesses should aim to maximize the value of both managers and leaders. Both
leadership and management encourage and support a healthier balance of a company.
