Collaborative
Collaborative is achieved by working together or with others. Members who are collaborative think that problem solving is more than that of the individual members included within the team. They appreciate group discussions and will always suggest creative ideas of their own. They will also be more than happy to discuss ideas of others. When they have to point out weakness of people’s ideas they show a little hesitation. They also accept people’s criticism of their own ideas.
Consultative
Consultative is when discussions especially in order to ascertain opinions or reach an agreement. They value group discussion and tend to encourage contributions from the separate members of the team. They make the final decisions so as to which everyone should accept it. Hence the decision will depend on them of whether he/she has made the decision correct.
Passive
Passives not actively taking part, tending not to participate actively and usually letting others makes decision.
The Autocrat
Autocratic is described as a ruler with absolute authority. Most businesses don’t adopt autocratic style. Some instances where an autocratic style of leadership my not be inappropriate. In some situation, sub-ordinates may actually prefer an autocratic style.
Zully was the autocratic leader in our team. She dominated team-members, using individual members to achieve a singular objective. She had no responsibility towards Monica her assistant. She had the continual pressure and direction from the marketing researchers in order to get things done. When there was urgent situation, when tickets were not selling she was autocratic towards other team members. In these cases she had to be autocratic. She demotivated other members. She was strict and demanding.
The Laissez-Faire Manager
Stacey was the Laissez-Faire in the team. She exercised a little control over the group, leaving team members to sort out their roles and tackle their work, without participating in this process herself. In general, this approach leaves the team shaky with little direction or motivation.
Stacey got on with her work without being motivated or being pushed. As she was capable, confident, skilled and motivated of doing her work she was let to get on with the task. If the team isn’t capable of doing things, if they aren’t being motivated they have to be pushed and interfered.
The Democrat
Democratic ruler is characterized by democracy in government or in decision making process of an organization group. Sophie was our democratic leader. She made decisions by consulting the team, whilst still maintaining control of the group. She allowed the team members to decide how the task will be tackled and who will perform which task. She respects people’s view about the business.
She encouraged participation and represented wisely. She has the responsibility of leadership. She calls for group discussion and information from the team. She notes down the strong points and weakness of the team member’s in order to obtain the best performance from the team. She motivates the team by empowering them to direct themselves, and guides them with a loose reign.
