When preparing to lead a whole company, the future manager needs to choose the right management system competently. Often the performance indicators directly depend on this. The competent chief draws attention to the following factors.
- situation (calm or stressful);
- task (complex problems or theoretical analysis);
- group (personal characteristics).
But, of course, the individual qualities of the manager, starting from physiological (age, sex) and finishing with intellectuality, also influence the choice of management method. We will consider a rather controversial management style, which researchers dismissed as "naughty". It's about the liberal style of leadership.
Where did this stereotype come from?
A feature of the liberal leadership style is that it is characterized by a minimum participation of the chief in management. But this at first glance. The essence of this approach is the maximum disclosure of the creative potential of the employee. The leader is a compass that sets the direction, he only outlines (or with the help of the staff, reveals) the essence of the problem or task, and also monitors compliance with the necessary working conditions. All decisions are made by the subordinates themselves. And they themselves are looking for ways to fulfill them. With a liberal leadership style, the head performs the function of an expert consultant or an arbitrator. He also evaluates the result and encourages employees for good performance.
When is this method of management appropriate?
A positive example of a liberal leadership style is the sphere of scientific research or development. In this case, the team consists of highly qualified specialists who, as a rule, do not accept excessive pressure and control. In this case, the leader should dwell on the liberal method of management. Not bad, liberalism also takes root in the creative environment, however, if employees do not "burn" with work, then it risks becoming in place. Creative people are subject to depression, stagnation, etc., at such times the leader needs to change management tactics, showing great rigidity.
Liberal leadership style is not often found among women, as they are characterized by emotionality and a desire to intervene, to help. However, it is women's emotionality that leads to the fact that a competent female head intuitively searches for the management style most suitable for the team and the current state of the company. In addition, women who are sensitive to criticism tend toward a liberal style of leadership. In this case, the choice of the method of management is dictated by the reluctance to spoil relations with anyone, and all the advantages of liberalism are offset by the weak character of the leader. He can not defend his position and act in extreme situations, preferring to focus on acting regulations and strict adherence to job descriptions. Like
How can you evaluate the success of a choice of one or another way of management? Very simple - on the impact on performance. However, it is important to take into account the criteria of the entire workflow, from product development, process organization and personnel management. A competent leader is not only adaptable to various situations, he is also able to form the most favorable situation for the company, changing the organization of labor and selecting suitable personnel.