Comparison should be made among
- directing—provides specific instructions and closely supervises all phases of the project
- participating—supports team members; shares ideas and decision-making tasks
- delegating—turns over decision-making, problem-solving, and implementation to team members, providing help when asked, and monitoring progress.
Leaders should be versatile and allow the situation to determine their selection of the style or combination of styles.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Should one always use the same leadership style? Explain.
- Why would one use different leadership styles?
- What circumstance allow for one to not follow a direct order?
- Why is it just as important to be a good follower as it is to be a good leader?