Management Styles

Management Styles

Introduction

Exploring different leadership approaches

Discover your management style

We will have a place to post it at the end of the presentation

As we go through these, write down which one you feel that you would want to be, and which one you think I am

Top-down decision making

Directive Style

Strong control over employees

Close monitoring and consequences

Less room for employee input

"My Way or the highway"

Multiple Choice

How would a directive manager answer this?

Do you prefer making decisions quickly and delegating tasks clearly?

• Absolutely! Efficiency is key

• I value team input

• Collaborative decision-making is essential

Clear vision and goals for the team

Authoritative Style

Freedom in execution with feedback

Focus on long-term direction

Less direct monitoring

"Setting the Course and Guiding the Way"

Multiple Choice

How would an authoritative manager answer this?

Do you trust your team to work independently while holding them accountable for reaching objectives?

• I trust my team's skills but stay very involved

• I usually do it myself to make sure it is done correctly

• Close supervision and micro-managing ensures quality

Strong emphasis on team relationships

Affiliative Style

Collaborative problem-solving and conflict resolution

Positive and harmonious work environment

Focus on employee well-being and morale

"Putting People First, Work Second"

Multiple Choice

How would an affiliative manager answer this?

Do you believe happy and motivated employees lead to better results?

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• Performance comes first, then team bonding

• Morale definitely matters, but only after all the work is done

• Employee happiness directly impacts productivity

Shared decision-making and team input

Participative Style

Encourages diverse ideas and perspectives

Builds consensus and ownership

Focuses on team development and empowerment

"Teamwork Makes the Dream Work"

Multiple Choice

How would a participative manager answer this?

Do you value collective brainstorming and incorporating team suggestions into decisions?

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• Collaborative decisions lead to better solutions.

• I welcome input but make the final call

• Individual expertise guides the process

Manager demonstrates ideal work performance and speed

Pacesetting Style

High expectations and demanding standards

Focus on efficiency and exceeding goals

Less hands-on guidance, more self-reliance

"Leading by Example, Setting the Bar High"

Multiple Choice

How would a pacesetting manager answer this?

Do you value collective brainstorming and incorporating team suggestions into decisions?

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• Leading by example drives results

• I welcome input but make the final call

• Supportive feedback and guidance are key

Individualized development plans and mentorship

Coaching Style

Continuous feedback and performance improvement

Empowering employees to reach their full potential

Fostering long-term learning and career advancement

"Investing in People's Growth and Potential"

Match

Match the following

• Directive Style

• Authoritative Style

• Affiliative Style

My Way or the Highway

• Setting the Course and Guiding the Way

• Putting People First, Work Second

• My Way or the Highway

• • Setting the Course and Guiding the Way

  
  

• • Putting People First, Work Second

  
  

Match

Match the following

• Participative Style

• Pacesetting Style

• Coaching Style

• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Leading by Example, Setting the Bar High

Investing in People's Potential

• • Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

  
  

• Leading by Example, Setting the Bar High

• Investing in People's Potential

Word Cloud

How many management styles can you remember? Type the names of them here.

Open Ended

Which management style do you think Ms. Burns is?

Open Ended

Which management style do you think you are?