Overview of Activity
A manager brings many positive attributes to the new role of leader. There
are some competencies that the manager must leave behind when as-
suming the leadership role. This card sort helps the participants think
through this important growth process.
Objectives
To clarify the difference between the role of a manager and the role of
a leader.
To identify which behaviors are still appropriate or expected as an in-
dividual moves from one role to another.
To define which tasks and responsibilities can be passed to others as
one moves from a manager to a leader.
To encourage participants to think through which key competencies
they still have to attain as they shift from manager to leader.
To celebrate the skills individuals have developed or improved as man-
ager or as leader.