Leadership
Leadership is one of the main functions of management, leaders have a vision of what
can be achieved and pass this over to their subordinates.
Leaders will have a vision of what can be achieved and then communicate this to others
and evolve strategies for recognising the vision. They inspire people and are able to
negotiate for resources and support to achieve their goals. Leaders make sure that the
available resources are well structured and functional in order to produce the best end
results.
Leaders have certain characteristics, such as:
● They have a sense of mission
● They are charismatic
● They are able to influence individuals to work together for a common cause
● They are decisive
● They use creative problem solving to promote better care and a positive working
environment