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BUS 5116 Unit 8 Discussion Assignment
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A guide to assingment on the difference between great leader and good managers.
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Consider the metaphor used in the article differentiating managerial and leadership roles(average managers play checkers, great managers play chess and great leaders rally people
toward a better future). Does it adequately describe and differentiate these roles? Why or
why not?
The article provides a metaphor that explains the difference between average managers, great
managers, and great leaders (Buckingham, 2005). Managers are expected to meet the
organization's objectives and mission using the limited resources available to them. Great
managers are those who perform the four main functions of management which are planning,
organizing, and leading effectively (Duggal, 2021).
The article's focus was on the particular characteristics of great managers and what sets them
apart from average managers. Based on the article great managers take the time to observe their
employees' unique abilities and use them to create value for the organization. They can integrate
the skills, ideas, and even eccentricities of their employees in an organized way to achieve the
organization's goals.
This strategy is advantageous to the organization in various ways. Identifying and taking
advantage of the unique abilities of employees minimize the time spent on training and increases
accountability. Furthermore, it fosters collaboration and diversity of ideas and perspectives. On
the other hand, leadership is concerned with communicating your vision with others to work
towards your goals. It requires communication, motivation, inspiring, and guiding your team to
attain your vision (Duggal, 2021).
The article has adequately captured these aspects of management and leadership. Just like Chess
has different pieces which move in a unique way individuals have unique talents and skills and
the ability to recognize, cultivate and capitalize on that is a requirement for great managers.
Do you think that the same set of qualities required for a manager are also needed for
project managers? Why or why not?
Managing a department or a company and managing a project have many similarities. However,
certain unique features that needs to be considered. Projects have a defined period, limited scope,
and specific set of objectives (James, 2011). The project manager's activities include defining
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