Management and Leadership: Role Models in Industry, Sport, and Government

Management and Leadership Styles

You are working as a junior reporter in a local newspaper. You are assigned to produce an individual report in the form of an article on two individuals of your choice from fields of industry, or sport, or national government that you consider are role models in terms of Management and Leadership. Your article should contain the following information: Explain the importance of understanding the similarities and differences between Managers and Leaders Introduce the role models by briefly describing their current roles. A full biography or life history is not required here, just an overview for your readers. Present two Management/Leadership styles from your knowledge of relevant theory, compare and contrast these against the Management/Leadership style employed by your choices. Justify your answers, by providing specific characteristics and evidence which could indicate the fact that they are employing a specific Management/Leadership style Present an opinion or balanced argument based on the roles and responsibilities of the individuals, demonstrating that they are, in your opinion, a Manager or a Leader. Compare and contrast their roles and responsibilities and identify key factors which determine their current position (as Manager/Leader). To summarise your article, analyse the key skills and personal attributes which can lead to becoming a successful Manager/Leader in any field. Recommend one training course or qualification that would be a good start to a personal development programme for someone aspiring to be a future manager or leader in the 21stCentury to acquire the attributes you have identified.