A manager is some one who allocates resources, time, money, people and equipment. A manager with knowledge about what he is managing is nice and can help the situation, but a good manager without knowledge in the field is OK too.
Now a Leader is some one who can motivate a group of people to obtain a specific goal.
The trick is to find a person in charge who has both of these skills and knowledge in the field.
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A manager is some one who allocates resources, time, money, people and equipment. A manager with knowledge about what he is managing is nice and can help the situation, but a good manager without knowledge in the field is OK too. Now a Leader is some one who can motivate a group of people to obtain a specific goal. The trick is to find a person in charge who has both of these skills and knowledge in the field.