Leadership styles for improvement
Daniel Goleman et al. (2002) found during his research that there were 6 distinctive Leadership Styles.
He noted that these styles, when used, will have different effects on the emotions of the target followers. He always classed them as styles, not types and stated any leader can choose to use any style, or mixture of styles to suit a situation to ensure the most effective leadership approach.
So what style or approach should you choose and why? Well, it depends…
Different styles are more effective at different stages of the Change Process and an effective leader will switch between styles or use a combination of styles depending on the situation.
Generally speaking, as a leader of Process Improvement, you will only need to really switch amongst 4 of the styles to create the optimal work environment and ensure the success of your project and Process Improvement.
So what are they?
And always remember, when you are leading people in a 1-2-1 situation, the style you should adopt with them should be reflective of the needs and personality of the individual you are working with. It is therefore important to remember that everyone has different capabilities and strengths and these will be key factors in determining which one you choose.
You must also remember that people will also fluctuate during the project depending on the situation at hand and as such the same person may need a different leadership style from you depending on the task or situation at hand.
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