Year: 2016
Type: article
Abstract: INTRODUCTION OF LEADERSHIP:Leading a team or group is a real skill that takes time, thought, and dedication.Leadership is the most studied aspect of organization because it is the one overarching topic that makes the difference between success and failure.At times it may seem overwhelmingly complex, but by focusing on some fundamentals a team can be led with confidence and skill.The leader of any organization expectedly completes his role which is given by communicating the values of the organization he or she represents.Leadership skills are required by a manger to operate effectively at a strategic level and a successful manager or leader will be able to identify personal as well manage personal leadership development to achieve strategic ambitions where he will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the leadership plan and promote a healthy and safe environment that supports a culture of quality.Leaders have good impact in our daily lives and futures.In good times and bad, there is always need for strong leadership.The success of a country is determined by the leaders it elects and the leadership characteristics and qualities they possess.How does someone earn the designation of being a great leader?History and current experiences provide guidance on how one might develop the abilities demonstrated by respected leaders.This case study examines the characteristics of and need for leaders in politics, society, religion, economy, and communities.Leadership is focused much more on the individual capability of the leader: "Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, and taking effective action to realize your own leadership potential." 1 Thus this paper aims to outline what a leader is, the qualities a proper leader possess, and the effect of leadership in the contemporary world.LEADER VS.MANAGER: 2 "Leadership and management are two distinctive and complementary systems of action.Each has its own function and characteristic activities.Both are necessary for success.Strong leadership with weak management is no better, and is sometimes actually worse, than the reverse.The real challenge is to combine strong leadership and strong management and use each to balance the other."Often a distinction is made between leadership and management, although sometimes, individuals cannot simply be classified as either one or the otherboth leadership and management skills are needed for success.At times 'leaders' will need to manage tasks and projects, and 'managers' will need to influence and inspire people.Managers are not confined to management and leaders are not restricted to leadership -the critical issue is about getting the right balance for the task.Management is generally seen to involve overseeing day-to-day operations, accomplishing goals and achieving tasks, while leadership spans a wider remit that includes influencing and inspiring others, generating ideas and defining a strategy and vision.An individual can be a great leader, a great manager, or both, but each area requires the mastery of slightly different skills and competencies.Not every manager is a leader, nor do they have to be.There are enough management functions where work is all about control and consolidation of the existing situation where change is unnecessary.A leader is someone who understands his goals, but does not use his power to force his goals to be achieved.He has vision and the skills necessary to effectively portray and explain his message to all levels of an organization.He is social and can inspire people.A leader must also have knowledge and experience in his or her field.Lacking this kind of professional knowledge means that his vision will have little worth in front of others because people distrust leaders who do not know their own profession.He who does not know the sector in which his organization works and the environment in which it is active simply does not know enough to head into new directions in a convincible way. 3 The general leadership skills concerned with this all are:• Analytical capabilities • Effective communication capabilities• Social and emotional capabilities • Enthusing/inspiring capabilities 1
Author: Muhammad Ahmed Qadri
Institution: University of Karachi
Language: English
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2290479913