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Leadership can be defined as the art of leading others to achieve a result that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. A ship without captain is out of control. Therefore a good leader is essential within an organization. Leadership is not management or directing, it’s much more than that.

Leadership can be defined as the art of leading others to achieve a result that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. A ship without captain is out of control. Therefore a good leader is essential within an organization. Leadership is not management or directing, it’s much more than that.

Managers manage things like planning, measuring, monitoring, coordinating, problem solving, people management and so on. Leaders lead or guide people and leadership is the ability to inspire and influence others to achieve the organisational ambitions (mission, vision, core values and objectives). This article zooms in on explaining the difference.

Throughout the years different models have been developed on this topic. Various of gurus like John Kotter, Leonard Schlesinger, Simon Sinek and many more, conducted lots of scientific and empiral studies on leadership skills, styles and theories from a learning and developing point of view.

What are the most known skills and used models? What are their success stories and practical tips when you apply these? These posts / articles are all about great theories and methods that can help you to achieve your goal or understand certain aspects that come with being a leader.

Group Dynamics: the Definition and Theory

June 22nd, 2023

Group Dynamics: in this article, Group Dynamics is explained in a practical way. The article starts with a general definition of the term ‘Group Dynamics’, followed by a description of the various phases of development in groups. For each of…

Likert Management System

June 21st, 2023

Likert Management System: this article provides a practical explanation of the Likert Management System, developed by Rensis Likert. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the four leadership styles and the linking pins. After reading, you…

Ambidextrous Leadership explained

June 12th, 2023

Ambidextrous Leadership: this article provides a practical explanation of Ambidextrous Leadership. Next to what this leadership style is (meaning and definition), this article also highlights Organisational Ambidexterity, the role of innovation, the balance in Leadership Styles and thise leadership…

Belbin Team Roles explained

April 17th, 2023

Belbin Team Roles: this article explains the team development theory of Belbin Team Roles by Meredith Belbin in a practical way. Next to what this team development theory is including the definition, also the 9 Team roles are explained, the…

Appreciative Leadership: theory and principles

January 26th, 2023

Appreciative Leadership: this article provides a practical explanation of Appreciative Leadership. Next to what this leadership style is (theory), highlights this article also the five principles of Appreciative Leadership, the efcct on Organisational Culture and Change and the Relation…

Skill Will Matrix explained including template

November 8th, 2022

Skill Will Matrix: this article describes the Skill Will Matrix in a practical way. After reading you will understand the definition and basics of this powerful team management tool. This article also contains a useful template to get started with…

Laissez Faire Leadership: Definition and Example

October 27th, 2022

Laissez Faire leadership: this article describes the Laissez Faire leadership in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful type of leadership style. This article contains the general definition of Laissez Faire Leadership, examples…

Benne and Sheats Group Roles: 26 Powerful Group Roles

October 21st, 2022

Benne and Sheats Group Roles theory: this article describes the Benne and Sheats group roles theory in a practical way. After reading you will understand the definition, types of roles versus group dynamics and basics of this powerful leadership and…

Charismatic Leadership

September 29th, 2022

Charismatic Leadership: this article describes the concept of Charismatic Leadership in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful leadership tool. What is Charismatic Leadership? Charismatic Leadership is about personal persuasion and relies on the…

Dunham and Pierce’s Leadership Process Model

February 16th, 2022

Dunham and Pierce’s Leadership Process Model: this article contains a practical explanation of Dunham and Pierce’s Leadership Process Model. After reading, you will understand the basic concepts of this model and the importance of all the factors that are linked…
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