Manager vs. Leader

Cutting through the clutter of management and leadership books, Manager vs. Leader: Untying the Gordian Knot works to differentiate the terms manager and leader. With these terms often used synonymously, misunderstanding leads to confusion and failed expectations at all levels of an organization. Providing both academic and practical organizational examples, this book challenges readers with ranging experience and knowledge to explore management and leadership in a new and comprehensive way.


Enabling readers to better understand the nuances between leading and managing, this book provides historical context while guiding readers in understanding the impact each role has within an organization. Through brief explorations into Organization Development and Transformation, this book works through the state of the leadership concept and provides insights into future challenges for managers and leaders.


Armed with historical context, a foundation to explore the terms manager and leader, and an open mind, readers will be able to more effectively manage expectations and interact with others whether professionally or personally.

List of Figures

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Overview

Is this Dilemma Real?

Why the Gordian Knot?

The Path of the Book

A Final Note

Chapter 1 Evolution of Management Thought

Overview

A Brief History of Management

The Third Wave

Chapter 2 Classical Approaches to Management

Overview

Scientific Management

The Birth of Bureaucracies

The Search for an Administrative Process

The POMC Model

Chapter 3 Evolution of the Management Process

Overview

The POMC Timeline

Organizational Change Process

Chaordic Age

A Final Comment

Chapter 4 The Struggle to Define Leadership

Overview

Management versus Leadership

A Systems View of Leadership

A Final Comment

Chapter 5 Why the Distinction Matters

Overview

Leading Situations

The Difference Matters

The Difference Impacts Organizational Change

Chapter 6 Future Trends for Managers and Leaders

Sorting Out the Future

Leaders and Managers in Chaordic Organizations

Chapter 7 Conclusions

Selected Resume of Dr. Robert M. Murphy

Selected Resume of Dr. Kathleen M. Murphy

Bibliography

Index