Leadership style (scenarios)

• James, a manager, gives his software development team full autonomy to work on a new app. He provides little guidance and allows them to make decisions as they see fit.

• Servant leadership style

• Bureaucratic leadership style

• Transactional leadership style

• Laissez-Faire leadership style

• In a government agency, Susan is tasked with implementing a new policy. She strictly follows the rules and procedures laid out by the organization and ensures her team adheres to them as well.

• Servant leadership style

• Bureaucratic leadership style

• Transactional leadership style

• Laissez-Faire leadership style

• A charismatic political candidate captivates crowds with powerful speeches and a compelling vision for the future. People are drawn to her energy and passion, believing in her ability to bring about change. However, critics worry that her plans lack substance.

• Transformational leadership style

• Charismatic leadership style

• Democratic leadership style

• Autocratic leadership style

• In a sales department, Mark sets monthly targets for his team. Each member knows that meeting the targets results in bonuses, while failure to meet them leads to consequences.

• Servant leadership style

• Bureaucratic leadership style

• Transactional leadership style

• Laissez-Faire leadership style

• David, a school principal, spends time meeting with teachers individually to understand their challenges. He advocates for more resources and training to help them succeed.

• Servant leadership style

• Bureaucratic leadership style

• Transactional leadership style

• Laissez-Faire leadership style

• In a government office, a department head strictly follows policies and procedures, ensuring that all decisions are made by the book. Employees are required to submit detailed reports for every minor action, slowing down the process but ensuring compliance.

• Servant leadership style

• Bureaucratic leadership style

• Transactional leadership style

• Laissez-Faire leadership style

• A school principal faces a critical deadline to submit a government report. He quickly assigns tasks to the staff without discussion and demands immediate action, making all decisions alone. The staff has no room for input, but the deadline is met efficiently.

• Transformational leadership style

• Charismatic leadership style

• Democratic leadership style

• Autocratic leadership style

• Sarah, the leader of a marketing team, is working on launching a new product. She calls a meeting to get input from her team members on potential marketing strategies.

• Transformational leadership style

• Charismatic leadership style

• Democratic leadership style

• Autocratic leadership style

• A newly hired CEO at a tech startup envisions revolutionizing the industry. He inspires his team with big ideas and a strong sense of purpose, pushing them to achieve beyond their expectations. The team feels motivated, but there are concerns about burnout.

• Transformational leadership style

• Charismatic leadership style

• Democratic leadership style

• Autocratic leadership style

• A team is working on a critical project with a tight deadline. The leader, Alex, makes all the decisions without consulting the team because they believe it's the quickest way to achieve the goal.

• Transformational leadership style

• Charismatic leadership style

• Democratic leadership style

• Autocratic leadership style