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Common Leadership Styles
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Autocratic Leadership
Characteristics: Centralized decision-making, strict adherence to policies, little group input. Suitability: Effective in crisis situations or when dealing with inexperienced teams.
Democratic Leadership
Characteristics: Shared decision-making, open communication, and team input valued. Suitability: Fosters creativity and is suited for professional teams and knowledge workers.
Transformational Leadership
Characteristics: Inspires change and innovation, focuses on organization's vision, empowers followers. Suitability: Ideal for organizations needing revitalization or facing rapid change.
Transactional Leadership
Characteristics: Rewards/punishments based on performance, routine-oriented, clear structure. Suitability: Works well in structured environments with frequent monitoring.
Laissez-Faire Leadership
Characteristics: Minimal supervision, hands-off approach, autonomous teams. Suitability: Can be effective with experienced, self-motivated, and skilled team members.
Servant Leadership
Characteristics: Puts team's needs first, leads by example, promotes empathy and community. Suitability: Effective in building trust and community, suits service-oriented teams.
Situational Leadership
Characteristics: Leadership style changes based on task complexity and team maturity, flexible approach. Suitability: Adaptable to various environments, especially where teams and goals are variable.
Coaching Leadership
Characteristics: Focuses on individual development, provides guidance and feedback, promotes learning. Suitability: Effective in personal development and in organizations valuing continuous improvement.
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