Setting Up the Activity
GROUP SIZE
Maximum of 10 participants per facilitator
ESTIMATED TIME
1 to 1^1 / 4 hours
TRAINING METHODS
Discussion (in pairs and in a large group)
Card-sort activity
Reflection
MATERIALS
A deck of cards for each person, on which are written the competencies shown on Job
Aid 19.1: Manager vs. Leader Competencies.
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Two flipcharts
Markers
Stick-on dots and stars
Paper and pen/pencil for each person
ROOM SET-UP
Enough open space for participants to spread out their cards on the floor.Comments
Many theorists have done extensive research on the differences between leaders and
managers. In his book A Force for Change,John Kotter clearly outlines those differences.
Generally, he says, those differences look something like this:A Manager... A Leader...
To create an agenda Plans steps, timelines, Establishes direction
budgets, and resources. and vision.
To develop a human Organizes structure and Aligns people behind
network for achieving staff, and establishes the vision.
the agenda procedures to monitor
implementation.
To execute a plan Minimizes deviations from Energizes people to over-
plan to help produce come major obstacles
predictable results. toward achieving the vision.(^102) THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING ACTIVITY BOOK