Leadership Styles

Blue

Expects others to express their views

Assumes a “family spirit”

Works to develop others’ potential

Democratic, unstructured approach

Encourages change via human potential

Provide time for development of sense of security during change

Expects people to develop their potential

Gold

Expects punctuality, order, loyalty

Assumes there is a “right” way to do things

Seldom questions tradition

Is rules-oriented

Detailed / thorough approach

Threatened by change if not proven “right”

Prolonged time to initiate any change

Expects people to “play” their roles

Green

Expects intelligence and competence

Assumes task relevancy

Seeks ways to improve systems

A visionary

Analytical approach

Encourages change for improvement

Constantly “in process” of change

Expects people to follow through  

Orange

Expects quick action

Assumes flexibility

Works in here and now

Flexible approach

Welcomes change

Institiutes change quickly

Expects people to “make it fun”