Exploring different leadership styles in project management

Leadership is a core skill for project management, but there are many different leadership styles. Each type has distinct characteristics, advantages and disadvantages that you need to consider when selecting the approach that is best designed for your team.

What are these leadership styles, and how can you identify which is most closely aligned with your approach?

What are the five main leadership styles?

Autocratic leadership

Also known as authoritarian leadership, this style of leader prefers to have full control. They make all decisions with little input from others in their team.

Autocratic leadership often creates highly structured and rigid environments. Which can lead to quick decision making and strong direction, but can often stifle innovation and result in low team morale.

Democratic leadership

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