Put Employees First! Now, That’s an Idea Whose Time Is Overdue!

Today, many organizations recognize that overuse of the directive (command and control or autocratic) leadership style is an obstacle to organizational productivity. The declining value of this style has occurred over the last several decades and it has been accelerated in this new millennium. While command and control leadership style has its place (particularly in an immediate crisis mode or when the organization needs a leadership decision), this style does not foster innovation or promote employee development over the long term.

As command and control leadership has declined in its value, collaborative (democratic) leadership has increased. Indeed, the demands of the new millennium have required some democratization of the workplace that makes employees active partners with management in operational matters.

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Robert Tanner, MBA

Welcome to my leadership blog. I'm the Founder & Principal Consultant of Business Consulting Solutions LLC, a certified practitioner of psychometric assessments, and a former Adjunct Professor of Management. As a leadership professional, I bring 20+ years of real world experience at all levels of management.

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