Module Three leadership practices. There are many different types of leaders and each one has a different method and approach to handling conflict and success. However, many leaders often blend different style types together in order to find the right mixture for their employees. A leader must be able to recognize their own characteristics and styles as well as the employees personality and attributes in order to determine what style of leadership will work best, Democratic leadership style. Democratic leadership is a type of leadership that utilizes the input and opinions of the team as a whole rather than just the opinions of a select few. Many decisions are often based on some sort of vote or census from the team and then discussed with everyone.

Every team member is allowed to have their voice heard and give their thoughts regarding projects, job duties or general work environment. employees will feel as though their input is valid and will feel more appreciated in their work. While the Democratic leadership can be helpful in big groups, it can be difficult to navigate when making Quick immediate decisions, or if a decision must be made against the group conformity. Characteristics of democratic leadership uses voting practices, employees help shape decisions. employees feel more valued, not optimal for immediate decisions. laissez faire style.

Loosely translated laissez faire is a French term that means allow to do, it has grown into a work style that generally allows employees a lot of freedom to perform as they want in order to reach a goal or complete a task. leaders can still provide support, advice or input if requested, but will typically leave the employee to their own means. Many employees enjoy this type of freedom and work better when they feel as though they are not being watched. However, some employees need motivation or help with time management and may not function well in a laissez faire environment. Also, employees that do not have the necessary knowledge or skills to complete the job will need more instruction from the manager and will require the leader to regain control of the team. become more active in leadership.

Characteristics of laissez faire leadership allows a lot of freedom among employees do not get involved in workflow. Some employees may lack motivation, managers could lose control of the team leading by example. As a leader, especially a servant leader, it is your responsibility to work to inspire your employees and encourage them to reach and succeed for more. One of the best ways you can do that is to show them the way leading them by your example, commonly known as practice what you preach. When you lead by example, you demonstrate to your employees that their success is possible. You show them that they can achieve their goals and can strive for what they want.

Employees will still need the guidance, motivation and even structure as they grow. So it's important that leaders still work alongside their employees and be accessible to them when needed. To lead by example, remember that employees look to you inspire and motivate employees. give feedback, both positive and Negative path goal theory. The path goal theory is a leadership theory written by Robert house that a leader should change their leadership style based on the situation at hand. It recognizes that not all employees or all problems are the same and may require different approaches.

The path goal theory not only focuses on how the leader can help lead their employees, but it's also based on what the employees need are one, such as more structure, types of feedback or simply time to work on their own. This theory claims that the leader should want to help their employees identify and achieve their goals, assisting them along their growth path, and in the end offer rewards or incentives for their achievements. And in order to do so the leader must be flexible in their approach and leadership style. Types of leadership under the path goal theory. Supportive leadership focuses on building relationships, directive leadership, communicate tests, goals and expectations participative leadership work directly alongside your employees achievement oriented leadership, set goals and tasks for your team to complete case study. Kim and Paul are managers of their department.

Kim tells Paul that she's had some difficulty lately trying to determine how to lead her employees, stating that some of them need more motivation, while others work best independently. Kim told him she had used a democratic style first, but many of the employees did not participate. Kim told him she had used a democratic style first, but many of the employees did not participate. She said a laissez faire style was to free range for her office and many employees did not meet their deadlines. Paul asked her if she had ever heard of the path goal theory, which might help her determine which style of leadership could work best for her. He discussed the different styles and patterns in the theory and Kim thought about what would be a good basis for her employees.

In the end, Kim decided the achievement oriented leadership style would be a good starting point. This way the employees know what they need to do and will either work independently to achieve them or seek my help when they need it. Kim said