Broad descriptors of how a leader behaves while directing, motivating, guiding and managing staff.
Making the time to reflect on one’s own general leadership style and consideration of the pros and cons of any possible change
Kurt Lewin in1939 identified three main types of Leadership;
•Authoritarian, (Autocratic)
•Participative (Democratic)
•Delegative (Laissez-Faire)
Authoritarian, (Autocratic)
A leader striving for full control over business operations
Tight supervision of task completion
Motivation and creativity in the workforce is largely stifled.
This style of leadership not recommended where creativity, staff motivation and retention are highly valued.
Delegative (Laissez-Faire)
Considerable trust placed in the employee to remain self-motivated and on task.
In a highly skilled, professional service rural micro enterprise this leadership style is perhaps most effective.
Participative (Democratic)
Staff feel engaged and valued in the decision-making process, but the leader retains final say.
An empowered staff with a sense of ownership of goals and targets in a united team working together makes this style of leadership very popular for the rural micro enterprise.