Leadership Styles

Describe the Authoritarian Leadership Style Describe the Participative Leadership Style Describe the Delegative Leadership Style Identify each of the Leadership Styles

Leadership Styles Learning Objectives

Key Words

Authoritarian Constraints Delegative Demean Participative Spectrum

Authoritarian Leadership Style Subordinates are told what to do, how to

do it Senior does not consult with others Usually used when there are constraints

on time or resources

Senior must take care not to demean subordinates!

Delegative Leadership Style Used when assigning a task to a specific

individual Decision making authority is granted to the

subordinate Responsibility for the outcome still rests with the

leader who assigned the project

Example – The head football coach who lets his quarterback call the plays

Participative Leadership Style

Leader uses the advice and ideas of others Allows leader to see wider spectrum of ideas Allows the leader to see a wider spectrum of idea Used when time is plentiful

Participative Leadership is best for overall morale of the unit

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Leadership Principles

Learning Objectives Describe and Provide an example of

each of the eleven leadership principles Explain how the eleven leadership

principles apply to your role in MCJROTC Describe how the leadership principles

actually help you become a better leader

Key Words Concise Convey Grievance Immediate Potential Proficient Supervise Tactical Technical

Know yourself and seek self improvement Be technically and tactically proficient Know your subordinates and look out for

their welfare Keep your subordinates informed Set the example

Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished

Train your subordinates as a team. Make sound and timely decisions. Develop a sense of responsibility among your

subordinates. Employ your command in accordance with it’s

capabilities. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for

your actions.