Leadership differs from management in that leadership involves inspiring others and gaining their willingness to work towards a shared goal, while management focuses more on planning, organizing, and monitoring work. The document discusses how exemplifying leadership as a program manager involves mentoring clients, pushing teams to high quality work, and coaching other members while also displaying strong program management abilities.

1. Advanced Program Management Leadership

2. Objectives Define leadership and how it differs from management Understand the importance of leadership in project and program management

3. Definitions Leadership the ability to get others to want to do something that you are convinced should be done, and to follow direction Management the ability to develop budgets and plans, organize personnel by reporting structure, and execute by monitoring results against the plan Source: The Encyclopedia of Leadership , Murray Hiebert and Bruce Klatz

4. Leadership vs. Management Source: Learning to Lead , Robert Heller Discussion Topic: Are there other characteristics and differences?

5. Exemplifying the Leadership Role Interact with other team and project leaders Mentor and coach your clients on leadership, let them know when leadership is needed Ask the tough questions Push team members to produce high quality work Coach other team members Provide expertise where needed Ensure your team exceeds expectations Display solid program and project management skills