Managers focus on utilizing technical skills, controlling emotions, meeting short-term goals, and tracking performance while leaders display communication skills, respect diverse thoughts, challenge assumptions, and inspire higher performance. The document contrasts the responsibilities of managers with those of leaders, noting that leaders must focus on creating an environment for creativity, building business acumen, leveraging individual capabilities, and coaching others.
Managers focus on utilizing technical skills, controlling emotions, meeting short-term goals, and tracking performance while leaders display communication skills, respect diverse thoughts, challenge assumptions, and inspire higher performance. The document contrasts the responsibilities of managers with those of leaders, noting that leaders must focus on creating an environment for creativity, building business acumen, leveraging individual capabilities, and coaching others.
Managers focus on utilizing technical skills, controlling emotions, meeting short-term goals, and tracking performance while leaders display communication skills, respect diverse thoughts, challenge assumptions, and inspire higher performance. The document contrasts the responsibilities of managers with those of leaders, noting that leaders must focus on creating an environment for creativity, building business acumen, leveraging individual capabilities, and coaching others.
Managers focus on utilizing technical skills, controlling emotions, meeting short-term goals, and tracking performance while leaders display communication skills, respect diverse thoughts, challenge assumptions, and inspire higher performance. The document contrasts the responsibilities of managers with those of leaders, noting that leaders must focus on creating an environment for creativity, building business acumen, leveraging individual capabilities, and coaching others.
Utilize technical and functional skills Display relational and communication skills Command respect Respect diversity of thought Control emotions Deliver situationally appropriate emotions Manage budgets Manage change Provide stability Create an environment for creativity and innovation Meet short-term goals Focus on the future Set performance expectations Link performance expectations with company strategy Manage projects and processes Challenge assumptions and ask questions Support organizational objectives Build business, strategic, and financial acumen Track individual and team performance Inspire higher-level performance Assess individual capabilities Leverage and cultivate individual capabilities Conduct performance reviews Co-create career development plans Remove obstacles Build networks Interview, hire, and train Coach, develop, and promote
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