Less than a Minute Life Lesson-2407 Character and Competency

Unit-20

Bosses Sets Targets whereas Leaders have a Vision & Jointly set a Goal to achieve the Vision  

Let’s understand the context behind which the above difference has been derived. When I say “Bosses sets Targets” I mean they rarely involve the team in setting goals, they set it by themselves and communicates to the team, which sounds like a Target. Whereas when I say “Leaders have a Vision and Jointly set a Goal to achieve the vision” I mean they involve the team in identifying the goals required in achieving the Vision.

When the subordinates feel they are working for others Target, their commitment is not so high, whereas when they work towards the agreed goals, they stay committed.

Subordinates feel pressurised when they chase the Target, whereas when they chase their goals, they consider it as Challenge  

When the targets are not meet, subordinates feel it is not their fault, because they know it was not their goal, whereas when the goals are not met the subordinates accept their shortcomings and keep finding solutions to achieve it.

When subordinates are not a part of goal setting, the company is left with less ideas and weaker plans, whereas when they involve the subordinates, they get different perspectives and it also strengths the plan.

Bosses communicates the Target, whereas Leaders values the joint goal setting process and communicates the voice of the team.

Leaders believes in listening to people, involving people in the growth discussion and gives confidence that they are working towards their growth and the organisational goals, whereas bosses believe in top down approach where they push their thoughts rather than understanding others feelings.

Human beings are motivated when they feel they are a part of the Big picture and this feeling can be generated when they are involved in seeing the Big Picture.

Ask yourself the following questions

1.   Do you set the targets and seek the action plan?

2.   Do you communicate the targets and wait for subordinates to achieve it?
3.   Do you feel, subordinates need to align with the Targets?
4.    Do you spell the vision and involve the team in setting the goals?
5.   Do you work with each team members to set their goals along the company goals?
6.   Do you help the subordinate realise they are a part of the big picture?

By asking the above questions you can understand whether there is a boss in you who sets the Targets and sit on your subordinates’ head or there is a Leader in you who sits with your subordinate to set a Goal and work towards it. 

For a business to strengthen its position on the market, its Manager should become skilful at helping their subordinates to set and achieve specific, measurables goals with realistic deadlines & clear expectations. Managers should also mentor employees through challenges, helping them grow and develop new skills.

Anna Stevens

Author of Turn Your Dreams And Wants Into Achievable SMART Goals!

M.L.Narendra Kumar