w4 Directing
w4 Directing
w4 Directing
1. It is a Dynamic Function:
A manager has to continuously direct, guide,
motivate and lead his subordinates. With change
in plans and organizational relationships, he will
have to change the methods and techniques to
direction.
Nature or Characteristics of
Directing/Leading
2. It Initiates Action:
One of the key roles of a leader is to drive movement
and progress within an organization or team.
Directing initiates organized and planned action and
ensures effective performance by subordinates
towards the accomplishment of group activities. It is
regarded as the essence of management-in-action.
Nature or Characteristics of
Directing/Leading
3. It is a Universal Function:
Directing is a universal function that is performed
in all organizations and at all the levels of
management. All managers have to guide,
motivate, lead, supervise and communicate with
their subordinates, although more time is spent on
directing at higher levels of management.
Nature or Characteristics of
Directing/Leading
1. Laissez-Faire Leadership
This leader is NOT directly involved in decision making and
puts a lot of trust into the team. The leader with this style will
know what’s going and gives feedback when needed.
Laissez-faire is French, and it means “hands-off.” One
positive feature for this style of leadership is your employees
feel appreciated and confident that they can make good
decisions.
2. Pace-Setter Leadership
This is perfect for highly energized professionals
who know what they are doing and are driven to
succeed.
The biggest downside to this style is that some
employees, no matter how driven, can become over-
stressed and burned out.
This is a leadership style that will work the best
when introducing an exciting new product or
service to the world.
3. Autocratic Leadership
As the name implies, this leadership style is one person
in control of everything. This person makes the decisions,
and that is final. Also, there is no input from other people
in decision making.
While this can be great in times of crises, or when there
are safety concerns of the employees, it may not always be
the best because your employees will feel devalued and
look for work somewhere else.
This type of leadership is best-applied to circumstances
where there is little or no time for group decision-making
or where the leader is the most informed or
knowledgeable member of the group.
4. Democratic Leadership
Democratic Leadership is the middle ground
between Laissez-faire and Autocratic. This
leader will listen to others’ opinions but will
make the final decision.
The leader still is very involved in day-to-day
activities but will allow for more creative
thinking to flourish. The downside of this style
is when a decision has to be made right away.
5. Servant Leadership
In this style, the leader is second to the employees.
This model follows a people or idea first premise. The
leader highlights the individual or the team as
opposed to him or herself.
6. Transformational Leadership
This leader is self-aware, authentic, empathetic and
humble. These leaders want everyone to succeed and
accomplish the shared vision.
And when people feel they are sharing in something
great, they will make every effort to be the best and
do the best work.
7. Transactional Leadership
Transactional Leadership is a
reward/punishment model.
8. Charismatic Leadership
A leadership style that comes with a
personality that people just love. These
leaders inspire, motivate and energize
the team.