Basic Leadership Styles PDF

BASIC LEADERSHIP STYLES DR. SAIDA ELRUFAIE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCES NATIONAL RIBAT UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 2023 1 INTRODUCTION  Overview What leadership works for me and my organization There are many leadership styles from...

BASIC LEADERSHIP STYLES DR. SAIDA ELRUFAIE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCES NATIONAL RIBAT UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 2023 1 INTRODUCTION  Overview What leadership works for me and my organization There are many leadership styles from which to choose 2 Basic leadership styles Autocratic Democratic Bureaucratic Laissez-faire 3 Autocratic Leadership Style The classical approach Manager retains as much power and decision making authority as possible Does not consult staff, nor allowed to give any input Staff expected to obey orders without receiving any explanations Structured set of rewards and punishments 4 Greatly criticized during the past 30 years Autocratic leaders: Rely on threats and punishment to influence staff Do not trust staff Do not allow for employee input 5  Not all bad  Sometimes the most effective style to use  When:  New, untrained staff do not know which tasks to perform or which procedures to follow  Effective supervision provided only through detailed orders and instructions  Staff do not respond to any other leadership style  Limited time in which to make a decision  A manager’s power challenged by staff  Work needs to be coordinated with another  department or organization 6 Should not be used When: Staff become tense, fearful, or resentful Staff expect their opinions heard Staff depend on their manager to make all their decisions Low staff morale, high turnover and absenteeism and work stoppage 7 Bureaucratic Leadership Style Manages “by the book¨ Everything done according to procedure or policy If not covered by the book, referred to the next level above A police officer not a leader Enforces the rules Most effective When: Staff performing routine tasks over and over Staff need to understand certain standards or procedures. Safety or security training conducted 8 Staff performing tasks that require handling cash Democratic Leadership Style Also known as participative style Encourages staff to be a part of the decision making Keeps staff informed about everything that affects their work and shares decision making and problem solving responsibilities 9 The leader A coach who has the final say, but gathers information from staff before making a decision Produce high quality and high quantity work for long periods of time Staff like the trust they receive and respond with cooperation, team spirit, and high morale 10 The democratic leader Develops plans to help staff evaluate their own performance Allows staff to establish goals Encourages staff to grow on the job and be promoted Recognizes and encourages achievement Not always appropriate Most successful when used with highly skilled Or experienced staff Or when implementing operational changes Or resolving individual or group problems 11 Most effective When: Wants to keep staff informed about matters that affect them. Wants staff to share in decision-making and problem- solving duties. Wants to provide opportunities for staff to develop a high sense of personal growth and job satisfaction. A large or complex problem that requires lots of input to solve Changes must be made or problems solved that affect staff Want to encourage team building and participation 12 Democratic leadership should not be used when … Not enough time to get everyone’s input Easier and more cost-effective for the manager to make the decision Can’t afford mistakes Manager feels threatened by this type of leadership Staff safety is a critical concern 13 Laissez-Faire Leadership Style Also known as the “hands-off¨ style The manager provides little or no direction and gives staff as much freedom as possible All authority or power given to the staff and they determine goals, make decisions, and resolve problems on their own 14 An effective style to use … Staff highly skilled, experienced, and educated Staff have pride in their work and the drive to do it successfully on their own Outside experts, such as staff specialists or consultants used Staff trustworthy and experiencedLaissez faire leadership is preferred when the followers know what to do and are experts in the field. This leadership style is relationship oriented rather than task- 15 centered Should not be used … Staff feel insecure at the unavailability of a manager The manager cannot provide regular feedback to staff on how well they are doing Managers unable to thank staff for their good work The manager doesn’t understand his or her responsibilities and hoping the staff cover for him or her 16 The Transformational Leadership Make change happen in: Self, Others, Groups, and Organizations Charisma a special leadership style commonly associated with transformational leadership; extremely powerful, extremely hard to teach 17 Transactional Leadership Emphasizes getting things done within the umbrella of the status In opposition to transformational leadership “By the book" approach - the person works within the rules Commonly seen in large, bureaucratic organizations 18 Conclusion 19 Varying Leadership Style Three factors that influence which leadership style to use. 1. The manager’s personal background: What personality, knowledge, values, ethics, and experiences does the manager have. What does he or she think will work? 20 2. Staff being supervised: Staff individuals with different personalities and backgrounds; The leadership style used will vary depending upon the individual staff and what he or she will respond best to 3. The organization: The traditions, values, philosophy, and concerns of the organization influence how a manager acts 21 Determining the Best Leadership Style Should leaders be more task or relationship (people) oriented Leaders have a dominant style, one they use in a wide variety of situations No one best style - leaders must adjust their leadership style to the situation as well as to the people being led Many different aspects to being a great leader - a role requiring one to play many different leadership styles to be successful 22 THANK YOU 23