Managers' Compass

What's the difference between Management and Leadership?

Management is the process of ensuring a team works effectively toward shared goals by supervising people, communicating clearly, organizing work, and following university procedures. It focuses on coordinating tasks, supporting daily operations, and making decisions that help the group function smoothly and meet expectations.

This differs from leadership, which is the ability to guide, influence, and inspire self and others to achieve a common goal. Leadership emphasizes motivation, vision, and personal influence, while management emphasizes structure, consistency, and operational support.

Whether you're a new manager, or looking to refine your approach, Managers' Compass offers a clear path to becoming a more effective, organized, and collaborative leader.

Program Goals

Educate

Build Practical Supervisory Skills: Equip managers with foundational knowledge and tools to supervise effectively—setting expectations, delegating tasks, and managing performance with clarity and consistency.

Empower

Strengthen Communication and Collaboration: Develop managers’ confidence and ability to communicate clearly, listen actively,  and collaborate across teams and departments to support operational success and team cohesion.

Engage

Improve Efficiency and Process Navigation: Support managers in organizing work, solving problems, and navigating university systems so they can engage fully in their roles and contribute to a smooth, service-oriented workplace.