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by Samantha Becker 5 years ago

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Leadership mindmap

Classical leadership styles encompass various approaches, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. Democratic leadership encourages group participation, fostering trust and respect, which boosts productivity and morale.

Leadership mindmap

Classical Leadership Styles

Pros and cons:

Drawbacks:
Poor decision making by less experienced groups.
Minority and individual opinions are overridden.
Failed communication
Group members are committed
High productivity
More ideas and creative soultions

Pros and Cons

Drawbacks
Leaders appear un-involved.
Role confusion
Results in poor outcomes and performance
Does not work well with groups with lacking motivation/skills, and adherence to deadlines.
Benefits
Subtopic
Works well when information and materials, are provided.
Value independence, and creativity.
Can work for teams who're highly motivated/skilled/expertise.

Laissez-faire Style

Expected to solve problems on their own
Power is handed over to the followers, however leaders will take responsibility for the groups decisions and actions.
Freedom for group members to make decisions.
Low levels of authoritative leadership, "Very hands off"
Leaders just provide the tools and resources needed.
Little to no guidance from leaders

Democratic style

Group members feel involved, and are more likely to contribute.
High productivity, strong contribution from group better "morale"
Leader has final say, though input from group members is encouraged
Diverse opinions, and tries to not discourage less popular point of view.
Inspires trust and respect within the group itself
Creativity is encouraged and rewarded

Benefits and downsides

Downsides:
Ignore the solutions and expertise from group members
Impair the confidence, and enthusiasm of the group, often leading to resentment.
Discourages input of others
Benefits:
Effective in small groups.
Great where strong and direct leadership is needed
decisions are easily made, especially in stressful situations

Autocratic Style Leadership

Leaders make all the decisions
Creativity and out-of-the box thinking is discouraged.
Little to no input from group members
Strongly focused on command by leader. Very distinct separation between team members, and the leader
Rules are clearly outlined, and are very important.
High levels of Authoritative leadership
Group leaders dictate all the work methods and processes.