Three “Classic” Styles of

LeadershipDeveloped by Lewin, Lippitt and

White 1939Examples provided by: Kendra

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Authoritarian (Autocratic)O Clearly articulate a vision

O Experts in the fieldO Little to no input from othersO Decision-making is less creativeO Can be viewed as controlling, dictating

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Delegative (Laissez-Faire)

O Offer little or no guidanceO Provides materials and answers

questionsO Group makes decisionsO Good choice if workers are highly

skilledO Can lead to a lack of motivation and

effort

Participative (Democratic)

O Offer guidance to group membersO Encourages participation and inputO Employees more motivated and

productiveO Very time-consuming

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Transactional vs. Transformational

LeadershipBy Rose Johnson

TransactionalO Provide rewards or punishmentO The team sets predetermined goalsO Manager reviews results and

trains/corrects employees

TransformationalO High levels of communication O Leaders motivate employees through

visibilityO Focuses on the big pictureO Tasks are delegated amongst team

members

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