Democratic Management

1. DEMOCRATIC
MANAGEMENT STYLES

2. DEMOCRATIC MANAGEMENT
STYLES
> In this style, managers encourage employees to give input
during the decision-making process, but are ultimately
responsible for the final decision.

3. 5 TYPES OF DEMOCRATIC
MANAGEMENT STYLES

4. 1. Consultative management style
In this style, managers ask for the opinions and thoughts of their team,
consulting the viewpoints of every member of their team. Manager will make
final decision.
Pros:
This style promotes a deeper bond between staff and management, and
builds trust within teams. Innovation and voicing opinions are encouraged,
leading to better problem-solving.
Cons:
The process of consulting staff can be labor and time-intensive. If a
manager is not skilled in the time management aspect of this process, they
can easily get bogged down. If there is an appearance of favoritism or bosses
not listening to opinions, employees may become resentful and distrustful of
the manager.
When to use this style:
This style should be used when managing teams with specialized skills
or when the manager does not have as much experience with the subject as
the team does.

5. 2. Participative management style
In this style, managers and staff are all active members of the decision process.
Staff are given access to more information about the company and its goals, and
are encouraged to innovate solutions.
Pros:
Employees feel as though they are valued by their management team and the
organization as a whole, and will respond with increased motivation and
productivity.
Cons:
This process can be a slow one, and there is a risk of staff with bigger
personalities steamrolling less assertive staff members, leading to conflicts and
resentment.
When to use this style:
When implementing large changes in an organization, especially one where
employees are resistant to new concepts or strategies, encouraging participation
from staff will result in a more positive outcome and less resistance to new
policies.

6. 3. Collaborative management style
In this style, management creates an open forum for ideas to be
discussed extensively before making decisions based on majority rule.
Pros:
Staff feels trusted, valued and heard by all levels of their management
team.
Cons:
As with other democratic management styles, this process can be time-
consuming.
When to use this style:
When a business wants to foster innovation, drive collaboration, and
engage employees, this style should be used

7. 4.Transformational management style
This style of management is agile and growth-focused.
Pros:
Innovation is increased, and employees will more easily adapt to
change, disruptions, or challenging projects.
Cons:
If not used carefully, this style will cause staff to burn out.
When to use this style:
This style is best used in companies that are in fast-paced
industries, or are anticipating a period of changes within the
industry, organization, or department.

8. 5. Coaching management style
In this style, managers see themselves as the coach and their
employees as the valued members of their team
Pros:
Employees feel valued, they know that they will learn and develop
within their roles, and are more likely to be engaged.
Cons:
This style can lead to toxic environments, as staff jockey for favored
roles and development tasks.
When to use this style:
This style is useful when organizations want to promote and develop
talent from within.

9. ADVANCE OF
TRANSFORMATIONAL
MANAGEMENT STYLE
• get staff engaged
• drives change
• spots gaps
• create passion
• encourage learning
• solve problem
• improve communication
• boost morate
• focused om ethics