Managing V’s Leading – Understanding the Difference

An introduction to coaching courseThere is some confusion between the two so here are some top tips on distinguishing between a manager and a leader:-

Managing is about:-

  • Making plans and sorting out details
  • Setting up a structure so the plans can be met
  • Monitoring progress against those plan
  • Producing the results others are expecting


Leadership is about-:

  • Developing a vision for the future and where we want to be
  • Getting people on board and giving them direction
  • Motivating , inspiring and energising people
  • Producing change

However in reality it’s difficult to separate the two as many jobs involve both managing and leading.
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