Discover Your Management Style Now!
Ever wondered how effective you are as a manager or supervisor? Have you assessed your practices, behaviors, or characteristics that enable or hinder your responsibilities? Have you asked your colleagues for feedback on your management style? In today\’s challenging business environment, it\’s crucial to understand the key information that significantly impacts our daily functioning. One such critical piece of information is understanding different management styles.
What is Management Style?
Management style is influenced by our personality, skills, abilities, and behaviors. The study of management styles is essential because it profoundly impacts the team climate established by the leader or manager. Many psychologists have sought to clarify management styles to help practitioners improve their organizational contributions. Much of this theory emerged in the 20th century and remains relevant today. For example, William Moulton Marston\’s DISC model, a four-quadrant behavioral approach, is still widely used.
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The Four Management Styles
The Dominant Manager
Dominant managers seek high levels of control and often consult little with their subordinates. They possess the push and drive to deliver organizational results but can create a climate that stifles creativity. In the modern business landscape, fostering creativity is crucial for organizational sustainability.
The Influencer
Influencer managers build strong relationships and offer employees the respect they deserve. They create inclusive, collaborative, and loyal communities underpinned by high levels of trust, making them effective in team cohesion and morale.
The Steady Manager
Steady managers prefer procedures, dependability, and a predictable climate. Most managers fall into this category, valuing consistency and convention. However, they may struggle with change and often require support during transitions.
The Compliant Manager
Compliant managers adhere strictly to rules and manage by the book. They are inflexible and demand adherence to standard policies and procedures, which can be effective in roles requiring strict compliance but may hinder flexibility.
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The Reality of Management Styles
In practice, managers often exhibit a combination of these styles. Rigid typologies can confuse reality, as different situations may require different approaches. For example, a compliant style may be essential in healthcare roles, while a dominant style might be effective in project management to achieve targets on time and within budget.
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Becoming a Competent Manager
The truly competent manager draws on various skills to apply the right management style to specific situations. This adaptability is the true skill of effective management.
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