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The Various Management Styles in Companies

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The Various Management Styles in Companies

It has probably been pointed out to you that there are differences between being a boss and being a leader. One has a directive connotation, while the other is more of a unifying approach. Even if these two approaches seem opposite at first glance, how do you know which one to favour in your work teams?

Boss or Leader?

Although a hybrid form of boss-leader exists, most of the time one of these two approaches is largely dominant within a company. Beyond a vision, the management style you adopt is a distinctive element that can bring together or, on the contrary, push some employees to change structure. Recognition and appreciation of employees are also important elements in retaining your employees.

Some managers decide to adopt a “boss style”, which is less inclined to value the accomplishments of their employees in their daily tasks. While this type of management may be appropriate for some, others may feel diminished or not valued. Finding an approach that works for all employees is not easy, as it requires adaptation and continuous communication.

Leadership in Business

Why not consider shifting your management style to one where leadership dominates?

Indeed, positive leadership has several advantages. First of all, it brings people together and relies on the affinities between employees to achieve common projects. It can be characterized by a style closer to “coaching”, in order to encourage the development of individual employee skills. This type of leadership encourages collaboration while maximizing the involvement of your employees. In order to do this, it is important to know your employees well in order to value their individual skills. In addition to creating a more harmonious work environment, this will inevitably have a positive impact on the team’s productivity and its ability to excel.

Your personal qualities such as honesty, transparency or communication can also have an impact on the productivity of your employees. It has been proven that if you have strong values and instill them in your team, you create a sense of unity within your organization.

Leaders also need to stay in tune with the job market and its changes in order to meet the expectations of their team. The same is true for flexibility and adaptability in the face of change.

What to Avoid

Obviously, certain elements should be avoided when it comes to setting up your management style. First of all, the famous “micromanagement”. This overall attitude aims to control the actions of employees and create a climate that is not conducive to the goodwill or development of employees. Moreover, the person who practices micromanagement is often unable to delegate, which underlines an overall lack of trust towards the members of his or her team. In this conflicting and frustrating situation, team members tend to lose their motivation. But how to avoid this situation?

Listening and Communication

First of all, good communication and active listening help to avoid micromanagement. In exchange, you create an environment of trust where your employees feel respected. In addition, feedback and proactivity will help to better identify the priorities of both parties, while fostering collaboration within the team.

Taking the time to actively listen to each other’s needs helps to build trust. It is said that a good leader is someone who is assertive, who does not establish power relationships in the way he or she communicates, but who uses his or her leadership to communicate in a respectful manner.

In Conclusion

As a manager, the key to success is adaptation! Indeed, you must adapt to the current situation in order to find the type of leadership that best suits your corporate vision, but also your employees.

By knowing your strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of your employees, you will be able to adapt to find the best way to manage your team.

You must also have strong corporate values and a strong vision that will bring your employees together.

Whether you are a good leader or you are looking to become one, listen to the needs of your employees, be open-minded, know how to surround yourself with people and put forward the strengths of each person. This way, you will gain the respect of your employees and contribute to the general development of your company.

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