44.312 Security Management
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(based on Ch 2. of Principles of Security Management)

How does leadership different from management?

  • "have you heard of a world manager? world leader? Yes."
  • managers more concerned with stability and predictability, emphasize policies and procedures, set short-term goals Control, "ask how and when, not to ask why or create change "(Nanus, 1992).
  • managers are appointed, given role. This authority gives power over subordinates.
  • can't appoint a leader. Followers identify leaders. "True leaders are selected by groups looking for someone to lead them."
  • "..The power of leadership come primarily from the values, traits, and skills of the individuals were are recognized as leaders."
  • organization members with no formal titles can be leaders
  • Don't depend on official power and procedures.
  • "Leaders see organizations being driven by people, not rules, and rely on intrinsic values and rewards to direct workers."
  • Motivate people to achieve more.

 Feature

 Typical Manager

 True Leader
 Responsibility Accepts it Looks for it
 Status  Demands respect Gains respect through achievement
 Goals Follows company objectives Adds to company objectives
 Rules Follows company line Exceeds rules when necessary for results
 Getting Results Meets requirements Exceeds requirements
 Dealing with subordinates  Protects self at all costs Fights for subordinates, even at personal cost
 Dealing with subordinates Accommodates superiors' requests Suggests ways to improve operations.
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