The Art of Leadership versus Management with Sumit Kaul

In the sixth episode, Yael Shur, Amdocs Head of HR Strategy and Technology Units, talks to Sumit Kaul, Director of Service Delivery and Solution Sales, about the difference between management and leadership. Hear Sumit’s career journey and how working with multicultural teams has helped him better understand people.

Key Takeaways:

Management vs Leadership:

Management is orientated towards the execution of daily tasks and ensuring that we deliver what is needed to our clients. Leadership is more about influencing people for a bigger cause. This is not just about getting work done, but about motivating people and thinking about the future of the work we do.

Maintaining a balance:

Sumit believes that both leadership and management are equally important, and we must learn to balance the two. Management of daily tasks is important, but so is seeing the bigger picture and thinking of future and long-term risks. It’s also important to keep people motivated in their roles.

One model does not fit all:

People are different and some may prefer a management style with set guidelines, while others want to connect to a higher purpose and understand what they are doing and why they are doing it.

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