Activity 2.1 | ECE Leadership: Role & Characteristics

Autocratic (authoritarian) leadership

A Top-Down Approach

An authoritarian or autocratic leader maintains control over all directives and decisions without consulting with or receiving input from others. There is little to no discussion or negotiation. 

Appropriate and effective when:

• Crisis situations arise, and quick decisions need to be made.

Take a few minutes and consider:

What circumstances or situations might an authoritarian approach be effective in your setting as an ECE manager?