This document discusses different leadership styles:
1) It outlines five basic leadership styles - autocratic, bureaucratic, laissez-faire, democratic, and charismatic.
2) It provides descriptions of each style, including when each style is most effective. For example, the autocratic style retains power with the leader and is effective for new/untrained employees, while the democratic style includes others in decision making and is effective for team building.
3) It poses questions at the end about which style is most/least effective, which style audience members prefer in leaders, and what style best describes themselves.
2. Leadership
Leadership is an art of motivating a group of
people to act towards achieving a common
goal.
Leadership refers to ability of one individual
to influence others.
Leadership transforms potential into reality
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6. Autocratic (Authoritarian)
Leader retains as much power and decision
making authority as possible
Don’t consult staff, nor allowed to
give input
Staff expected to obey orders
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7. When to use “Autocratic”?
New, untrained employees
High volume output is required
Limited time for decision making
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8. Bureaucratic
Manages “the books”
Kind of police officer more than a leader
Enforces the rule
Very effective where serious safety risks are
involved (work on heights, machines etc.)
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9. When effective
“Bureaucratic” ?
Staff performing routing tasks
Staff follow the rules
Use of critical equipment
Staff need to understand certain rules
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10. Laissez-Faire (Delegative)
Laissez-faire is a French phrase meaning “Let Do”
Allows people to make their own decisions.
Leader is still responsible for the
decisions that are made.
This style allows greater freedom
and responsibility for people.
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12. Democratic (Participative)
Includes one or more people in the decision
making process of determining what to do
and how to do it.
Maintains the final decision
making authority
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13. When effective “Democratic”
To keep employees informed
To encourage employees to share in decision-
making and problem-solving
To provide opportunities for employees to
develop a high sense of personal growth and
job satisfaction
To encourage team building and participation.
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14. Charismatic
Leads by creating energy and eagerness in
people.
Leader is well liked and inspires people.
Appeals to people’s emotional side.
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15. What kind of leadership styles do you think
“Imran Khan” adopted?
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16. Questions to audience
1. Which leadership style do you think is the
most & Which leadership style do you think
is the least effective? Why?
2. effective? Why?
3. Which style do you like leaders to use when
they are in charge of you? Why?
4. What leadership style best describes you?
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