Assignment 1 Management Styles 29062015
Management and Leadership Styles
Write an account of my understanding of different styles of leadership and management and then compare different styles of leadership and management
Leadership and Management styles are very important to the success of any business but I don’t think managers can afford to take a ‘one size fits all’ approach to the style they adopt. Different businesses require differing approaches in as much as individual employees may require me to adapt both my leadership and style of management.
In addition, the very varied nature of supporting adults with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome creates the need for a manager to be highly adaptable in their management styles, for both employees and service users (we do after all ‘manage’ them when providing support)
Recognising the best style of leadership and management for each situation is vital in developing highly effective and happy teams of staff which in turn will deliver the best possible outcomes for our service users.
My understanding is that there are six distinct base styles of management. The table below seeks to compare and set out the core differences in approach and also the effect upon a business and the staff each style of leadership/management will ultimately have.
I think I naturally use a number of the management styles set out in the table and also think I can switch between them easily when the situation requires me to.
I probably fall more naturally into the Authoritative and Coaching styles but am aware that at times, and if the situation requires it, I can be quite Autocratic.
Reflect on adjustments to own leadership and management style that may be required in different circumstances.
New Staff Members
A good example of where I think my style would adapt over time is with new starters
With a completely new starter I would use Autocratic to provide initial guidance and training as they may not have the experience to draw upon for some situations and this would allow
Write an account of my understanding of different styles of leadership and management and then compare different styles of leadership and management
Leadership and Management styles are very important to the success of any business but I don’t think managers can afford to take a ‘one size fits all’ approach to the style they adopt. Different businesses require differing approaches in as much as individual employees may require me to adapt both my leadership and style of management.
In addition, the very varied nature of supporting adults with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome creates the need for a manager to be highly adaptable in their management styles, for both employees and service users (we do after all ‘manage’ them when providing support)
Recognising the best style of leadership and management for each situation is vital in developing highly effective and happy teams of staff which in turn will deliver the best possible outcomes for our service users.
My understanding is that there are six distinct base styles of management. The table below seeks to compare and set out the core differences in approach and also the effect upon a business and the staff each style of leadership/management will ultimately have.
I think I naturally use a number of the management styles set out in the table and also think I can switch between them easily when the situation requires me to.
I probably fall more naturally into the Authoritative and Coaching styles but am aware that at times, and if the situation requires it, I can be quite Autocratic.
Reflect on adjustments to own leadership and management style that may be required in different circumstances.
New Staff Members
A good example of where I think my style would adapt over time is with new starters
With a completely new starter I would use Autocratic to provide initial guidance and training as they may not have the experience to draw upon for some situations and this would allow