What Is Autocratic Leadership?
When creating workplace policies, does your team pick the methods, or do you? Do you encourage debate, or is your word the only word?
Those following the autocratic framework will choose the latter method. They adhere to a “Do as I say” philosophy, rather than a “What do you think?” approach. These leaders run a tight ship, and they expect their team to listen, obey, and fall in line.
Under the right circumstances, autocratic leadership is a necessary style for steady precision. But in the wrong environment, it can dissuade teams and stifle ingenuity. So, how can you spot the right setting and make the method work for you? In this lesson, we’ll tackle those questions. First, you’ll learn what autocratic leadership is—including its key features, strengths, and weaknesses. Then, you’ll learn when this style works best and how to leverage the approach in three steps.
Type
Lesson
Format
Self-Paced
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
None
Length
20 minutes
Series