2. Effective managers need to be able to flex their style but most managers will have styles that feel more comfortable than others.

At what point on the continuum would you place yourself?

Your leadership style Autocratic You prefer to make your own decisions and give staff specific instructions Consultative You seek out opinions from staff but you make the final decision yourself Participative You prefer to come to agreement about the best way forward with your team Democtratic You may allow the group to make the decision themselves