Fundamental Distinction Between Leaders and Managers and Classical Styles

This CIPD Level 5 video for unit 5OS06 examines the fundamental distinction between leaders and managers, exploring classical leadership and management styles including autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire approaches. The video analyses key behavioural theories such as traits, situational, contingent, path-goal, transformational, transactional, participative, and charismatic leadership, directly addressing assessment criteria AC 1.3 on contrasting styles and characteristics. By understanding these contrasting approaches to leadership and management development, you'll be equipped to evaluate which styles are most effective in different organisational contexts and demonstrate the theoretical knowledge required for your CIPD qualification.

Assessment Criteria 1.3

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About 5OS06 – Leadership and management development

This unit builds on the fundamentals of learning and development. It focuses on developing leaders and managers to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to drive a working environment which is cohesive, diverse, innovative and high-performing. It builds awareness of the right tools and approaches to facilitate development which will ultimately impact organisational effectiveness.

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