A sales professional who earned recognition from his employers multiple times, Jude Donato has worked at Lockton Companies for more than 15 years. In his current role as president of the company’s New York office, Jude Donato’s is familiar with a variety of management techniques. Different management styles possess distinct advantages and drawbacks.
The primary differences between management styles are the level of employee involvement in decision-making, and how much managers interact with employees. Styles high in employee involvement can empower them by allowing their diverse experiences to shape a team’s work or a company’s strategy. A manager with a democratic management style, for instance, relies heavily on employees to make decisions, where a consultative manager is open to employee feedback, but retains ultimate control. However, these styles may prove inefficient expedited decision-making is required or if the manager fails to quickly solidify employee feedback into action.
Coaching managers care about individuals’ professional development, offering employees opportunities to develop skills so they may utilize greater opportunities beyond the team or project’s immediate needs. Visionary managers use their idea for a business or project to motivate employees; employees who believe in that vision will work harder to achieve it. The visionary manager may change their plans to account for employee feedback.
