March Madness: Final Four

With the college basketball in a winner-take-all frenzy with the 2014 NCAA tournament, Refresh Leadership is having it’s own tournament. And just like in the first week of the NCAA tournament, the first round of the March Madness Leadership Championship, there have been winners and loser. According to your votes, Laissez-faire beat Autocratic, Transactional got the win over Pacesetting, Democratic bested Affiliate, and Coaching advanced to the next round by defeating Visionary.

The next round pits four leadership styles against one another to decide who will make it to the championship round. You chose who will make it, so be sure to freshen up on the scouting report below. Then cast your votes for the winners of round two of March Madness Bracketology.


Scouting Report

Laissez-faire – This French phrase literally means “let (them) do.” This leave-it-be mentality gives most decision-making power and responsibility to the employees. While this works well with highly experienced and well-trained individuals, it may be detrimental for those needing supervision.

Transactional – Transactional leadership, or managerial leadership, focuses on a chain of command between management and employees that creates motivation through a system of rewards and punishments. If employees perform well or meet goals, they are rewarded monetarily or through other means. However, if an employee doesn’t perform well, he or she is subject to certain punishments or penalties. It can provide initial motivation, but may keep employees from reaching full potential.

Democratic – Also known as participative or consensus leadership, democratic leadership takes views and ideas from across the board to determine a goal, direction, or plan. This helps to ensure every team member feels part of the process and important; however, it can be ill-equipped when handling an issue or crises that needs immediate action.

Coaching – This is a one-on-one approach that is focused on employee development and growing workers into top talent. Its strength is to help team members meet their goals within the company and personal career, but can be perceived as micromanaging.

Stay tuned to see who advances next week. Have any insight on the Final Four? Upset your “team” didn’t advance? Let us know in the comments section below!

 

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