What type of leadership style tends to be most effective in a crisis situation?
The type of leadership that is appropriate is situational and will be determined by the nature of the problem and the people that you are working with. Sometimes, the problem will require that the leader take a directive approach. Other times, the problem will call for creative personnel to be given a long leash. A leader needs to be aware of what type of leadership is going to inspire the people that he or she is depending upon. MARK RELYEA is adjunct professor at Woodbury University. Reach him at MFRelyea@lasd.org”>href=”mailto:MFRelyea@lasd.org”>MFRelyea@lasd.org or (909) 709-6887.
