Reframing Leadership as a Systemic Construct in Organisational Management

Abstract

This paper clarifies the meaning and positioning of leadership within organisational management. It aims to present a process-oriented approach to leadership, framing it as a structured component of the management system. Rather than treating leadership as an individual skill, the paper advances the original proposition that it should be understood as a systemic construct embedded in formal structures, processes, and management mechanisms. This study is intended for both scholars in management seeking conceptual clarity and practitioners responsible for shaping leadership systems. It also provides a foundation for future research on leadership as an organised and sustainable capability.