![]() Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 45's Home Page (The Best of the Best) ![]() Sharing Leadership ![]() Five styles of leadership are: 1. Telling (or ordering). * The leader alone identifies the problem, makes the decisions, and directs the activities. * The style may or may not involve the opinions of the group members. 2. Persuading (or selling). * The leader still makes the decision. * The leader must "sell" the decision to the group to get cooperation. 3. Consulting. * Group members participate and provide input. * The leader still makes the final decision, usually based on group suggestion. 4. Delegating. * The leader identifies the problem, sets rules, and then turns the problem over to the group or one of its members. * The leader accepts the decision of the group if it falls within the boundaries and guidelines established. * While authority may be delegated, the responsibility must remain with the leader. 5. Joining. * The leader steps down as leader and joins the group. * The leader agrees in advance to abide by the group's decisions. No single leadership style is "best." * Each style depends on the situation, experience of the group members, and tasks to be done. * As leadership styles move from telling to joining, the leaders authority decreases and the group's participation increases. * Selecting the appropriate style of leadership is an act of leadership based on the nature of the situation and the ability and experience of the group members. ![]() Back to Boy Scout Leadership Skills ![]()
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