Leadership Styles

AUTOCRATIC CHARACTERISTICS  Tells others what to do  Limits discussion on ideas & new ways of doing things  Group does not experience feeling of teamwork

AUTOCRATIC EFFECTIVE WHEN:  Time is limited  Individuals/Group lack skill & knowledge  Group does not know each other

AUTOCRATIC INEFFECTIVE WHEN:  Developing a strong sense of team is goal  Members have some degree of skill/knowledge  Group wants an element of spontaneity in their work

DEMOCRATIC “If it’s got to be, it’s up to us!” CHARACTERISTICS  Involves group members in planning and carrying out activities  Asks before tells  Promotes the sense of teamwork

DEMOCRATIC EFFECTIVE WHEN:  Time is available  Group is motivated &/or a sense of team exists  Some degree of skill or knowledge among members of group

DEMOCRATIC INEFFECTIVE WHEN:  Group is unmotivated  Members have little skill / knowledge  High degree of conflict present

MORE LEADERSHIP STYLES

AMIABLE / LAISSEZ-FAIRE Values friends before any job that needs to be done Hates to cause conflicts and will avoid dissension at all costs

Analytical Logically analyzes problems and solutions Very intelligent Sometimes has trouble completing the decision-making process

Expressive Friendly, charismatic and a super salesman Great persuasive powers – strong communicator Often has trouble following through on all the jobs he/she has promised

DRIVER Goal driven leader who values the job over the people who play an integral part in his/her success Gets job done by pushing and prodding Often makes others resistant because of the overpowering behavior

REMEMBER! Each style is feasible and valid Learn your own style and how it affects others Recognize other leaders’ styles You can manage your own style and make it work for you!