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All in all there are 6 managerial styles. Now what I am
not saying is that there are any right or wrong answers here.

You as a leader need to adopt the right style to fit the
situation and the person. But what I am saying is that
some styles are better suited to certain situations than others.

And also, if you keep to the same style no matter what the
situation this can have adverse affects from you staff and
performance.

So, want to know what the 6 managerial styles are and what
they mean?

Here goes!

** THE COERCIVE MANAGEMENT STYLE **

Manager who uses this is intent on obtaining immediate
compliance from employees. Conversation is one way.

Very directive. He/she tightly controls situations and
emphasizes negative rather than positive feedback.

The manager wants employees to do their work exactly
as the manager wants it.

** HOMEWORK **

Do you use this style?

What situations do you think it would be appropriate to use this style?

What situations do you think it would not be appropriate to use this style?

** THE AUTHORITATIVE MANAGEMENT STYLE **

The manager’s goal here is to provide vision and focused
leadership. Long term thinking and a clearly stated direction.

Decisions are made by the manager but some employee input is
sought to reality test decisions. This style also relies on the
skillful use of influence to gain employee buy-in to decisions.
A firm but fair approach.

** HOMEWORK **

Do you use this style?

What situations do you think it would be appropriate to use this style?

What situations do you think it would not be appropriate to use this style?

** THE AFFILIATIVE MANAGEMENT STYLE **

Manager uses this to promote harmony, cooperation, and good
feelings among employees.

Affiliative actions include accommodating family needs that
conflict with work goals, quickly smoothing tensions between
employees, or promoting social activities within the team.

The manager pursues being liked as a way to motivate people.

He/she puts people first and tasks second.

** HOMEWORK **

Do you use this style?

What situations do you think it would be appropriate to use this style?

What situations do you think it would not be appropriate to use this
style?

** THE DEMOCRATIC MANAGEMENT STYLE **

Manager focuses on building group consensus and commitment
through group management of the decision-making process.

Requires a hands-off style and a heavy emphasis on team
participation. Employees are trusted to have the skills,
knowledge and drive to come up with decisions to which everyone
is committed.

Manager’s role is only to fine-tune and approve the plan.

** HOMEWORK **

Do you use this style?

What situations do you think it would be appropriate to use this style?

What situations do you think it would not be appropriate to use this
style?

** THE PACESETTING MANAGEMENT STYLE **

Manager uses this style to focus on accomplishing a great deal
of top quality work him-or herself. Employees are thought
capable of achieving their own goals with little supervision.

When performance is not up to standard, the manager will do it
him- or herself.

Emphasis on “Doing it myself”

** HOMEWORK **

Do you use this style?

What situations do you think it would be appropriate to use this style?

What situations do you think it would not be appropriate to use this
style?

** THE COACHING MANAGEMENT STYLE **

Directed towards professional growth of employees.

Manager focuses on helping employees identify their strengths
and weaknesses, improvement areas and set development plans that
foster career goals.

Manager creates an environment that supports honest self-
assessment and treats mistakes as learning opportunities in the
development process.

** HOMEWORK **

Do you use this style?

What situations do you think it would be appropriate to use this style?

What situations do you think it would not be appropriate to use this
style?

You will always have a dominant style that you use more than
any other. It’s always really interesting to see the mix of how
often you use the other styles as well.

Think about what styles you use the most often.

Are they effective?

Are you a one dimensional leader that uses the same
style over and over again?

What could you do to develop you skills in the other managerial
styles?

I’ll leave them with you!

Sean McPheat is the Managing Director of MTD Training, a leading UK management training company. Sean is regarded as one of the leading authorities in leadership development has been featured on CNN, ITV, BBC and Arena magazine to name but a few.

Please feel free to download MTD’s FREE Management Skills Course at http://www.management-training-development.com/freeecourse.htm

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There is a lot of talk about leadership development but very little specific leadership skill training is available. It seems like success is dependent upon surrounding yourself with the right people and hoping they have the skills necessary to do the job. Compassion often prevents us from replacing those that don’t have the skills in a timely fashion and very little coaching and mentoring support is available within the company.

A sad commentary considering that team building and teamwork skills are critical to the effectiveness of the management team. Success of your management team can be defined by what they accomplish as a group. A synergy within the team that creates unity, clarity of direction with a common purpose that is in alignment with strategic initiatives. This is the first prerequisite for your management team to make the Super Bowl and be effective. A common purpose and crystal clarity of goals and objectives are essential. Team building exercises must support the development of this clarity which includes responsibilities and accountability.

“Purpose is the driving force of all accomplishments of greatness” — Thomas Carlyle

What is your management teams real purpose? Do they all share the same response to that question?

Effective communication is the second prerequisite. This topic is discussed in every management book written because ineffective communication is generally at least partially responsible for the majority of failures within any management team. The key to effective communication starts with being able to listen effectively. In addition to listening skills, an effective management team must foster trust within the group, respect for each other and their abilities, an open honesty to be able to express opinions without fear and a feeling of camaraderie that breeds an atmosphere of sharing both credit for success and responsibility for failure.

Often times a Management Team Retreat or workshop can provide tremendous dividends by energizing the group to such an extent that they could not only make the Super Bowl but win it as well. The following key components should be part of this development process.

Leadership

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Recent studies have shown that industrial supervisors are working at less than 60 % of their potential. Basic management skills training is guaranteed to change all this and at such little cost

Manager in context

Most of my adult life has been spent working as a supervisor or manager on industrial projects throughout the world. As the years passed I have become more and more convinced that the supervisor is the most critical of all roles in industry. The supervisor controls the key organizational ground that separates management from the workforce, which is fundamental to introducing and sustaining effective change.

Unfortunately, many managers are given their demanding roles without adequate preparation. People are commonly promoted into management and supervisory positions without being given the basic skills to be a manager. As a result millions of dollars are lost each year and so many personal ambitions are never realized.

Born to lead

Many people believe that good managers, like some good sportsmen, are born, not made. Fortunately research does not support this view. In fact, history shows us the damage caused by these so called natural leaders.

We must be careful not to confuse charisma with leadership skills. Of course some of us are endowed with more potential in some areas than others.

Most top athletes have some natural endowment but it is the constant coaching and practice that brings success. The same is true for a good manager.

Management skills can be learnt and practiced to perfection just like using your local tennis or golf pro. It will take time, effort, and determination but no one said it would be easy.
Benefits of becoming a better manager.

I mentioned earlier that change is good for you. What about the personal benefits to you in becoming a skilled manager? Let’s look at these in more detail:

You become more successful

In spite of what we say, we all love success both for ourselves and our loved ones. It is just natural and it makes us feel good and I cannot think of a better benefit than this.

You are in control

I prefer to be controlling my own destiny and not always following others. A good manager is always in control even in crisis situations. You get less unpleasant surprises and problems.

You have more time available

Now you can have the luxury of time to think. How to make further improvements? You get more quality time with your family with less emergency call outs.

You become more popular

Please forget about all this tough talk of a good manager has to be unpopular. That went out before sliced bread. I am not suggesting that you make popularity an objective but it will happen naturally by using the Manager’s Toolbox. Believe me that working in a pleasant work environment takes some beating.

You will be healthier

Industrial stress and its related diseases has become a major and worldwide problem. Good management training can be a significant factor in reducing these problems.

Benefits for your family

Wow, this is dangerous territory. Of course our family life is not structured as a company but there are many similarities. You need to plan and organize your family affairs and projects. On times you have to be a leader and be able to communicate at both adult and child levels. Most of us are positive about change when it comes to our families - we all want our children to do better than ourselves. All these things are covered in the Manager’s Toolbox.

Chris Thomas is the author of the Managers Toolbox training material located at http://www.managers-toolbox.com and runs the very successful Basic Management Course for new leaders and supervisors.

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