Author(s)

Pietro Cossiga

Lumsa University, Rome, Italy.

The relationship between leadership and management is often described as a contrast, but this clear division is becoming less suitable in today’s organizational context. This article examines the specific roles and characteristics of both areas, highlighting their connections and the need for an integrated approach. Leadership is seen as the ability to guide change, inspire people, and encourage innovation, while management focuses on operational efficiency, resource organization, and process stability. By analyzing established theories, the article shows that it is possible to move beyond the traditional separation, emphasizing the importance of developing professionals who can combine strategic vision with managerial skills. It argues that the success of modern organizations depends on their ability to integrate leadership and management in a balanced way, promoting a flexible, resilient, and forward-thinking organizational culture.

Leadership, Management, Organizational Culture

Cossiga, P. (2025) The Ambiguous Relationship between Leadership and Management. Open Journal of Leadership, 14, 297-308. doi: 10.4236/ojl.2025.142015.