Application of Four V's of Operation Management into your journey from a manager to a leader

1. PRIYANKA NAYAK

3. Who is a Manager?

4. Who is a Leader?

5. Volume, Variety, Variation, Visibility
• POLITICAL
• STRUCTURAL • Advocate
• Analyst • Negotiator
• Architect
VOLUME VARIETY
VARIATION VISIBILITY
• HUMAN
• SYMBOLIC RESOURCES
• Prophet • Catalyst
• Poet • Servant

6. How many responsibilities are taken up by the individual?
 Effective Leadership, is about
the number of tasks performed by
the individual.
 In fact its about being the
and the
 Its about analyzing the volume of
work and designing the process to
achieve the target.
 Ineffective leader on the other
hand is a petty dictator, who
believes in management by detail
and fiat.

7. How many different types of responsibilities are managed by the individual?
 Effective Leadership is about
how many different types of
responsibilities are managed by the
individual.
 In fact, it is about being the
and the
 Its about advocacy wherein, the
individual helps you in accessing
information you need, attends
meetings, interviews with you and
plays the supportive role. Indulges in
negotiations that aid in coalition
building.
 Ineffective leader on the other hand is
manipulative and can be compared to
a con artist.

8. How much does the level of responsibilities change over time?
 Effective Leadership is about
the constant changes in the level of
responsibilities over time.
 In fact, its about being the
and the
 Its about inspiring and influencing
people over time. Its about framing
an experience for your followers.
 Ineffective leader on the other hand
is more often compared to a mirage.

9. How much of the individual’s internal working are ‘exposed’ to his customers?
 Effective Leadership is just
about being transparent.
 In fact, Its about being the
and the
 Its about providing unlimited
support to your subordinates and
about establishing empowerment
among every individual in the
organization.
 Ineffective leader on the other hand
abdicates and is more often the
weakling.

10. Apply the Four V’s, flaunt your ability to choose your valuable response
and make your journey from a Manager to a Leader, a memorable
Experience.