LEADERSHIP STYLE
In course of team , my leadership style has develop or developing to be a democratic one which I have observed in the few leadership positions I have held and while associating with various groups. I have found myself relying on the input of other people in the team to make decisions in many times since such people have been active participants in the various activities being carried out. This has coincided with the Style 3 leadership style that involves a lot participation and consultation. Participating or consulting leaders place their focus their attention relationships so that they work team members and the decision making roles are shared (Hersey, Blanchard, & Johnson, 2013). I have always liked when other people have informed about the matters that affect them and take part in finding solution for any given problem. This is because people are likely to be more committed to implementing decisions in which they took part in making.
The democratic style of leadership always offers opportunities to followers to experience a sense of personal appreciation and growth. By providing an environment that encourages team building and collaboration, interpersonal relationship can easily be achieved (Hersey, Blanchard, & Johnson, 2013). The interpersonal relationship is of great value to me since it helps in bring everyone on board and making every feel encouraged to take up a role in decision making. This way, I experience less resistance or opposition while implementing the decisions that have already been made since every ones owns the actions and consequences that may arise.
Since I value adaptation and flexibility in any given environment, I find it necessary to offer guidance in accordance to the prevailing situation or environment. I find the openness and collegiality afforded by this style quite pleasing especially when there is work that is needed to be done by a team. In such a setting, there is free movement of ideas among the group which can then be discussed in open manner. In addition, it is very possible to adapt to particular situation and hence, encourage decision making to be done that will fit that situation. The situational theory highlights successful leaders as those who are able to adapt to a given situation, the people being led and the kind of tasks to be carried out. That way, more less attention is placed on some tasks and more or less stress on building interpersonal relationships with followers (Hersey, Blanchard, & Johnson, 2013).
In addition, I am highly task oriented and effective completion of tasks is usually among one of my major goal while performing any tasks. This depends on what job is expected to be done by the group and the circumstances under which the involved tasks are to be done. This aligns with my desire not to imposes decision on people who will be unwillingly to implement it especially such a decision is likely to affect them. This highlights the need for teamwork, which is necessary for the completion of complex tasks which would be impossible to finish individually. However, I have always faced some complex interactions while trying to harmonize the activities and efforts of all members so as to focus on a single goal. The development of this style has been informed by the need to have teamwork, but there have been challenges when time is limited.
References
Hersey, P., Blanchard, K. H., & Johnson, D. E. (2013). Management of organizational behaviour: Leading human resources. Pearson.
