Supportive leadership can positively impact the performance of a team.
A supportive leadership style is consistent with the 7 public sector values or the agreed team values that complement the public sector values.
Being a supportive leader means your team:
When there’s an issue, a supportive leader’s team has confidence you will work to resolve the issue in a manner that is consistent with the agreed team values.
When you establish a supportive leadership style, you’ll:
Leadership styles that aren’t consistent with the values may:
Be a supportive leader on an individual and a team level.
Try out different things based on the needs of each team member.
But also understand what works when they come together as a group.
Be consistent with the agreed team values by showing empathy for the circumstances of each person.
Some things you can do are:
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