Patton

LEADERSAND

MANAGERS

General George Patton General Omar Bradley

1912 Olympics New US tank corps Wounded and decorated in WW1 Fiery temper Risk taker Terrified enemies in WW2

General George S Patton

You, sir, are a great general

but a poor planner.

What the media felt …

BY VIRGIL PINKLEY

This absolute faith in himself as a strategist and master of daring infected his entire army, until the men believed they could not be defeated under his leadership. 

Taught mathematics Guarded copper mine in US in WW1 Started WW2 as Patton’s deputy Finished WW2 as Patton’s boss Planned D-Day landings Chairman, US Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Omar Bradley

He is dull, conscientious,

dependable and loyal.

What the media felt …

BY SL MARSHALL

The GIs were not impressed with him. They scarcely knew him. He's not a flamboyant figure and he didn't get out much to troops.

Who was the leader?

And Who was the manager?

General George S Patton

General Omar Bradley

Attributes

Leaders Managers

Inspire Control Initiate AdministerDevelop MaintainSeek change Seek stabilityOften controversial ConformistPeople people Systems people

Conclusion

Both leaders and managers are necessary. Differences must be recognised. Managers can successfully run an

organisation but leaders are needed to exceed expectations.

Presentation devised by Philip EllemLeut. RAN (retd)