Business University--Supervisory Academy Leadership versus Management

People who are excellent at doing a particular job task are often promoted into management without a clear understanding of what it takes to lead people. Leadership requires a focus on people in addition to the tasks of the job. Throughout this self-discovery learning module, the participants will explore leadership qualities and characteristics that employees expect. They will explore the difference between managing tasks and leading people. After examining their own leadership style, a discussion in regards to how leaders are perceived will set the tone for the transformational progression for this series.

Learning Outcomes:

 Define leadership and discuss the qualities of great leaders.

 Explore how your talents, behaviors, knowledge, skills and values impact your leadership style.

 Identify qualities that are universally expected of leaders.