Leaderships+Styles

Autocratic – leaders makes all the decisions and instructs staff on how to do the job. They tell/Direct.

Persuasive – leaders still make decisions however rather than telling staff, they try to sell them ideas. They sell/Persuade

Consultative – leaders consults with staff before making a decision. A truly consultative leader retains the right to make the final decision but will take into account the contribution from the group. There is a better chance of getting commitment. – They consult/Coach

Democratic – leaders allow staff to make the decisions. They define the limits and retain the right to veto if the decision goes beyond this. Within the limits the leader will accept the decision reached by staff. They involve/Delegate