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LEADERSHIPNOTES

TYPES OF LEADERSHIP STYLES

Autocratic Makes decisions without

discussing it with anyoneValuable if need to be made

quickly (+)Alienates team members (-)

TYPES OF LEADERSHIP STYLES

Democratic Encourages decision making from

different perspectivesConsultative – seeks the

input/advice of other team members before making a decision

Persuasive – makes a decision then tries to persuade others that their decision is the best

TYPES OF LEADERSHIP STYLES

Democratic Help motivate others (+) Team members have ownership

in ideas contributed (+) Delay decision making (-) Improves sharing ideas (+)

TYPES OF LEADERSHIP STYLES

Laissez-Faire – “Let it be” Shares leadership responsibilities (+) Highly motivational to others (+) Communication and interpersonal

skills (+) Decisions may not occur in a timely

manner (-)

TYPES OF LEADERSHIP STYLES

Paternalistic Acts as a “father figure” (+/-) Makes decision but may seek

advice(+/-) Needs support of other

members (+)

So, which of the following leadership styles occurs in your family when there are decisions to be made? [Give an example.]

Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-Faire, or Paternalistic.

Which type of boss would you rather work for? [State “why”.]

THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP

Behavioral Leaders are trained or learn how to

be a leader Influenced by relationship

Development and maintained

THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP

ContingencyDifferent leadership styles

used depending on situation

THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP

Trait/Inherit•Born with leadership skills•Gender bias

Which of the leaderships do you think is the most accurate? Why?

•Behavioral

•Contingency

•Trait/Inherit

THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP

Depending circumstancesPeopleCultureRelationships

FACTORS AFFECTING STYLE

RiskSituationImportance of changeDifficulty of taking

chargeTask

CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP

Adapt and flexibilityAware of how change

impacts othersResentment and alienationAcceptance