1. Examples of leadership styles
Unit 650: Understand professional management and leadership in health and social care settings
Examples of leadership styles
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2. Examples of leadership styles
Features
Autocratic
Lack of consultation
Limited delegation
Leader retains decision-making control
Useful in a crisis
Can be alienating
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3. Examples of leadership styles
Features
Bureaucratic
Staff must follow rules and policies, etc
Results in safe practice and high standards
Leads to lack of creativity and autonomy
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4. Examples of leadership styles
Features
Charismatic
Based on leader’s personality and ability to inspire
‘Followers’ must buy into this for leadership to be successful
Can feel over-controlling
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5. Examples of leadership styles
Features
Democratic
Shared responsibility, consultation and delegation are a strong feature
Workers are motivated and feel valued
Can result in much slower decision-making processes
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6. Examples of leadership styles
Features
Laissez faire
A hands-off leadership approach
Good for experienced, competent and motivated staff
Can be overwhelming and lead to staff feeling unsafe
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