This report discusses the link between strategic management and leadership, impacts of management and leadership styles on strategic decisions, adapting leadership styles according to situations, and the impact of management and leadership theories on organisational strategy. It also provides insights into developing leadership skills for specific requirements and the usefulness of methods used to plan the development of leadership skills. The report contextualises the discussion with the example of Etisalat, a telecommunications company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE.