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What are the differences between 'management' and 'leadership'? [AO2]
Distinguish between paternalistic, leadership. between laissez-faire autocratic, democratic, and situational styles of leaderships. [AO2]
[HL ONLY] Distinguish between scientific and intuitive thinking and management [AO2]
Evaluate the different leadership styles
People play a major role in driving organizational change
Creative employees could be essential for business success
Ethical human resource systems may positively affect employee performance
Sustainable human behaviour can bring positive change in a business
Simon Sinek presents a simple but powerful model for how leaders inspire action, starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?"
"A survey of 195 leaders from more than 30 global organizations suggests that there are five major themes of competencies that strong leaders exhibit" (Giles, 2015). Read more on the Harvard Business Review
True leadership starts with distinguishing between being 'in charge' versus taking care of those 'in our charge'.
Animated - 8 Differences Between Leader and Manager
Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez-Faire
Situational
"In the guide, you’ll learn about the difference between leadership and management, uncover the qualities and skills that characterize an effective leader, gain an understanding of common leadership styles, and explore how you can unleash the potential in yourself and others." free download from HBS
"The Coronavirus crisis has upended our daily lives. You’ve likely been called upon to act, adapt, and rethink how you manage yourself and others. Now, more than ever, organizations need resilient leaders who can navigate through turbulent times.
Legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton was one of those leaders. In this free, 35-minute lesson, HBS Professor Nancy Koehn unpacks the courageous actions he took in the midst of crisis and provides leadership insights you can apply today". Free Lesson