Leadership Styles
There are three main leadership styles:
- Authoritarian
- Situational
- Laisse-faire
Authoritarian leaders determine the action of the group with little or no discussion from the team. They tend to exercise total control in the decision making process and expect that the team will accept direction and then report back. The leadership style is often adopted in high pressure situations or in industries that are dealing with life or death circumstances.
Situational leaders. These leaders encourage their team to be actively involved in decision making. They delegate authority to suitably skilled team members and provide opportunities for others to develop their skills. Because there is an ongoing exchange of information, the team tends to be productive and efficient. This style of leader uses a variety of approaches to meet the specific skill levels and motivational needs of the team members.
Laisse –faire. This type of leader tends to adopt a policy of not 'interfering' with the group by letting them run themselves. This method is generally only effective in highly specialised fields. Due to the lack of leadership, informal leaders tend to take control of the group and conflicts often result. The group tends to drift and productivity is low.
To do
Complete this activity and add it to the wiki.
1. Think about your leadership style in the workplace and write an honest opinon on which style you generally adopt.
2. Now give an example of when you have adopted this style.
3. How did your style affect the team?
4. Would you do things differently if you had the time over?
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