1. Leadership Styles

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. MORE LEADERSHIP STYLES

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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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!