{"id":64772,"date":"2022-01-13T20:08:42","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T18:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=64772"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:42:16","slug":"management-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/management-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Common Types of Management Styles: Which One Suits You?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes a good manager, boss, or leader? Anyone who has already worked with a couple of different managers will know that there is no straightforward answer to this question. Management styles can differ significantly from each other. <\/span>While one relies on communication on an equal footing, the other exudes a high degree of charisma just due to their presence.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">management style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not necessarily better or worse than the other. You can lead a team in different ways. This article explores the 6 most common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leadership styles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and examines which qualities a manager should bring to the table. What type of leadership style is yours?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"js-toc toc\">\n<p class=\"js-toc-title toc__title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<nav id=\"fac_toc_nav\" class=\"js-toc-nav toc__nav\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><ol class=\"toc__list toc__list--level-1\"><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/management-styles\/#definition-what-is-a-management-leadership-styles\" title=\"Definition: What is a Management &amp; Leadership Styles?\" data-target-id=\"definition-what-is-a-management-leadership-styles\">Definition: What is a Management &amp; Leadership Styles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/management-styles\/#types-of-management-leadership-styles\" title=\"Types of Management &amp; Leadership Styles\" data-target-id=\"types-of-management-leadership-styles\">Types of Management &amp; Leadership Styles<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/management-styles\/#find-out-your-management-style\" title=\"Find Out Your Management Style\" data-target-id=\"find-out-your-management-style\">Find Out Your Management Style<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/templates\/self-assessment-template\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-84782 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/26102502\/ENG_Blog_banner_Self-Assessment-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/26102502\/ENG_Blog_banner_Self-Assessment-1-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/26102502\/ENG_Blog_banner_Self-Assessment-1-1-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/26102502\/ENG_Blog_banner_Self-Assessment-1-1-768x263.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Management <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&amp; Leadership Styles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">management style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> describes the behaviour pattern of superiors towards employees who are in lower professional positions. This includes the behaviour towards individual employees or groups of employees and the procedures in everyday professional life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leadership styles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a company are an essential part of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">human resource management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and say a lot about the corporate culture of a company. How a manager behaves towards their employees is usually related to the manager&#8217;s personality and the type of company. After all, startups tend to be must more relaxed in their managerial style than big corporations. However, this does not mean that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">managerial skills cannot be learned and improved upon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Significance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Does the Type of Leadership Have in Organisations?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an essential part of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">human resource management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leadership style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> affects many areas in the company:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work atmosphere<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer image and employer attractiveness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/labour-turnover\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff turnover<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviews in employer review portals and the number of incoming applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee motivation and satisfaction\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The style of management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an influential part of everyday work and thus can correlate with the company&#8217;s success. Ineffective <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">management styles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will never result in high <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/6-tools-to-boost-workplace-motivation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employee motivation<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The willingness to perform also decreases with dissatisfied employees. As a result, you\u2019ll not be getting the results you want with your team. A good <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">management style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensures that employees enjoy their job and are ready to achieve a lot. If you find that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leadership style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you or your employees have followed so far is not achieving the desired results, you should continue reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/team-management-skills-for-effective-leadership\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team management skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that every effective leader should possess.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64813 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/13194204\/senior-woman-company-leader-brainstorming-conference-room-corporate-staff-discussing-new-business-application-with-colleagues-looking-screen-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"authoritarian leadership style - Factorial HR\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/13194204\/senior-woman-company-leader-brainstorming-conference-room-corporate-staff-discussing-new-business-application-with-colleagues-looking-screen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/13194204\/senior-woman-company-leader-brainstorming-conference-room-corporate-staff-discussing-new-business-application-with-colleagues-looking-screen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/13194204\/senior-woman-company-leader-brainstorming-conference-room-corporate-staff-discussing-new-business-application-with-colleagues-looking-screen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/13194204\/senior-woman-company-leader-brainstorming-conference-room-corporate-staff-discussing-new-business-application-with-colleagues-looking-screen.jpg 1404w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Types of Management &amp; Leadership Styles<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, there are several different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">management styles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A distinction is made between different models. Those according to Max Weber and Kurt Lewin are among the classic models of personnel management. Weber\u2019s models are divided into autocratic, patriarchal, charismatic, and bureaucratic leadership. Kurt Lewin&#8217;s models differentiate between authoritarian, cooperative, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y6qVqMs8vJw?si=Fe-IomJtlvjvE5rd\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>Related<\/strong><\/em><\/span>: Watch this quick video to understand what differentiates a good manager from a great one. \u261d\ufe0f<\/p>\n<h3>Authoritarian or Autocratic Management Styles<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The autocratic management style is pretty straightforward. Here, important decisions are the sole responsibility of the manager. Employees are not involved in the decision-making process and have to implement requirements according to their manager\u2019s demands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helpful when needing to make quick decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees are not responsible for the decisions they make<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little space for appreciation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leading to an unhealthy working atmosphere<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No space for out-of-the-box ideas and innovations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Patriarchal Management Style<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">patriarchal leadership style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is similar to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">autocratic management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> style in terms of decision-making. However, the patriarchy in the company sees itself as a father figure who is aware of its responsibility for its employees. Patriarchs also make decisions in the interests of their employees. Managers are often older and more experienced than their employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear instructions and guidelines (see also micromanagement)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Productive environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct communication style<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little room for new ideas and ways of thinking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No space for creativity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low chances for participating in the decision-making process<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Charismatic Management Style<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people have a natural ability to inspire and motivate other people. People who possess <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">charismatic leadership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> characteristics are mostly role models who can convey ideas and visions convincingly and charismatically. You are confident and articulate. Employees are given more responsibility, which enables them to work more independently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High motivation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthens employee motivation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes employee loyalty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees can identify better with the company<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Person-dependent, as charisma only arises when it is natural<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees are easier to convince and more likely to be exploited\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bureaucratic Management Style<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bureaucratic leadership style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> already provides rules and procedures. This means that work processes are clearly defined and not prescribed by a single manager. Decisions are based on clear guidelines that employees and managers must adhere to. Supervisors are only specified for a certain period of time under this type of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leadership style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear instructions and regulated work processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low probability of making the wrong decision\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decisions are not made based on personal sympathy but based on given guidelines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scaling the team is easier<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardly any space for changes and ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long decision-making paths<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small scope for decision-making<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demotivation on the part of both employees and superiors\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cooperative or Democratic Management Style<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managers and employees work in teams, which means that subordinate positions participate in decision-making. Ideas, but also criticism, can be expressed. Managers are responsible for delegating areas of responsibility and, above all, motivating employees. Personal responsibility and self-sufficient work are welcome under this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leadership style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decision-making power does not rest solely with the superiors, which relieves them of additional responsibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthens employee motivation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthens the employees&#8217; sense of responsibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes creativity and innovation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gets good results overall<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The likelihood of losing control increases if superiors cannot assert themselves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longer decision-making processes through discussions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased risk of competitive thinking among employees\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is a style you like but feel like you could improve, read more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/team-management-skills-for-effective-leadership\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and why it is crucial for any company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64811 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/13194201\/brooke-cagle-uHVRvDr7pg-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"collaborative leadership style - Factorial\" width=\"999\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/13194201\/brooke-cagle-uHVRvDr7pg-unsplash.jpg 999w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/13194201\/brooke-cagle-uHVRvDr7pg-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/13194201\/brooke-cagle-uHVRvDr7pg-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3>Laissez-faire Management Style<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laissez-faire management style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, employees have a vast range of options. You make decisions in a team without the necessary approval from your supervisor. The distribution of tasks is also in the hands of the employees. Superiors only intervene if serious problems arise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes creativity and the development of new ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee motivation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages ownership and responsibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminates micro-management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every employee can deal with too much freedom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible loss of control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased risk of competition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of communication\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unclear procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe title=\"What Makes a Good Manager? | ON THE JOB\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0qFDULr-UtA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Find Out Your Management Style<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, these leadership styles vary depending on the industry and the task at hand. Therefore, the very best managers tend to combine elements of different management styles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now it&#8217;s your turn! Which <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">management style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> applies to you? Or are you a mix of different types? To find out your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leadership style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you need to be honest with yourself and ask yourself critical questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Self-Check: What Is Your Leadership Style?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To analyse <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what is your management style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, observe your behaviour towards employees and see if you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/employee-empowerment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">empower<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> them. An analysis of your behaviour towards friends, family, and acquaintances can also help determine what type of leadership you belong to. We suggest you start with a simple self-assessment:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you make decisions?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you go about giving feedback to employees (criticism, appreciation, and praise)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you do to motivate your employees?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your strengths and weaknesses?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would you describe and rate your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leadership style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would you rate your communication skills?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who are your role models? What are their characteristics?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you deal with stress?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you wondering which management style you have? Try <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/pages\/article\/leadership-style-quiz.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this simple quiz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> containing 12 statements based on Kurt Lewin&#8217;s leadership style framework. It will help you determine into which leadership category you fall into, providing you with the opportunity to improve on the skills you lack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you considering finding out about the different leadership styles in your company? An employee <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/performance-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performance review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great place to start. It allows you to determine the strengths and weaknesses of your employees to organise training that will help them improve on the skills they lack. If you\u2019re not signed up with Factorial just yet, you can use our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/templates\/360-degree-performance-review\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">360-degree performance assessment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> template for free!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/get-started\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83722 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10125100\/Get-started-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10125100\/Get-started-1.png 900w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10125100\/Get-started-1-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10125100\/Get-started-1-768x263.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What makes a good manager, boss, or leader? Anyone who has already worked with a couple of different managers will know that there is no straightforward answer to this question. Management styles can differ significantly from each other. 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