This article also did a nice job of explaining alignment to me. For empowerment to work there must be alignment. It also talks about how to enable people to have experiences to develop their management and leadership skills. The environment in which organizations must operate is changing at an increasing pace. Management involves first planning and budgeting .
Leadership begins first by setting a direction , developing a vision.
Management develops the capacity to achieve its plan by organizing and staffing , Leadership develops the capacity to achieve its vision by aligning people. and ensures plan accomplishment by controlling and problem solving Achieving a vision requires motivating and inspiring by appealing to basic but often untapped human needs, values, and emotions. This is good background to John Kotter's book. Leading Change , or his one day seminar, which I recommend you attend if possible. Over 20 of us from Medrad attended. I can send you my notes if you wish.