Leadership Style and Power

Your team is facing a tight deadline, and there is no time for lengthy discussions or input from team members. You need to make decisions quickly and ensure tasks are completed on time.

• Autocratic

• Participative

• Transformational

• Laissez-faire

You have a team of skilled professionals who are motivated and capable of working independently. You trust them to handle their tasks without much oversight.

• Autocratic

• Participative

• Laissez-faire

• Transactional

A junior employee is struggling with a task they’ve never done before. You decide to offer hands-on support and closely guide them through the process.

• Transformational

• Transactional

• Laissez-faire

• Situational

Your team is brainstorming ideas for a new project. You encourage open discussions and ask for input from everyone, aiming to reach a consensus on the best approach.

• Autocratic

• Transactional

• Participative

• Situational

You notice a drop in team morale and productivity. You gather the team, share your vision, and motivate them to overcome challenges by fostering innovation and personal growth.

• Laissez-faire

• Transformational

• Autocratic

• Transactional

You set specific goals for your team, and offer rewards or bonuses if they achieve certain milestones by the deadline.

• Situational

• Transactional

• Autocratic

• • Laissez-faire

Your team is struggling with a complex technical issue that has halted progress on a project. You have extensive experience in this area and know how to resolve it effectively

• Legitimate

• Expert

• Coercive

• Reward

You have recently been promoted to a management position, and your team is hesitant to follow your new directives. To gain their trust and cooperation, you decide to establish clear guidelines and expectations based on your authority.

• Referent

• Legitimate

• Expert

• Coercive

You have built a strong rapport with your team over time, and they often look to you for guidance because they respect your opinions and leadership style. You want to encourage them to work harder on an upcoming project.

• Coercive

• Expert

• Referent

• Reward

Approaches and methods that leaders use to guide, motivate, and manage their teams. This will influence how leaders interact with their followers and the overall environment within the team or organization.

• Power of A Leader

• Leadership Style