BY Dr. Tangier Scott | August 28, 2023
In the orchestra of leadership, the conductor’s role isn’t just to direct, but to empower each musician to play in harmony, creating a symphony of excellence. Welcome to the world of participative leadership—a transformative approach that values collaboration, diversity of thought, and the collective genius of your team. As a leader, your influence isn’t measured by authority alone; it’s measured by your ability to empower and inspire. Join us on a journey to explore five participative leadership approaches that will ignite your team’s potential and foster a culture of growth, innovation, and unity.
Approach 1: Collaborative Decision Making
In the realm of participative leadership, collaboration takes center stage. The collaborative decision-making approach involves including team members in the decision-making process, valuing their insights, and co-creating solutions:
1. Foster an Inclusive Environment:
Encourage open dialogue and create a safe space for sharing ideas. Inclusivity empowers diverse voices to contribute authentically.
2. Solicit Input from Team Members:
Seek input from team members when making decisions. Their perspectives bring fresh insights and a deeper understanding of challenges.
3. Embrace Consensus Building:
Strive for consensus, ensuring that decisions reflect the team’s collective wisdom. Consensus fosters ownership and commitment to the chosen path.
Approach 2: Coaching Leadership
Coaching leadership involves guiding team members to discover their own solutions and fostering growth and self-empowerment.
1. Ask Powerful Questions:
Encourage team members to explore their challenges by asking open-ended questions. This approach helps them uncover insights and take ownership of solutions.
2. Provide Constructive Feedback:
Offer feedback that focuses on growth and improvement. Feedback sessions become opportunities for skill enhancement.
3. Support Skill Development:
Identify team members’ strengths and areas for improvement. Provide resources and opportunities for skill enhancement and growth.
Meet Dr. Tangier Scott, a seasoned corporate and executive coach with rich experience spanning over 25 years. Her passion and dedication to guiding others toward success have led her to become a beacon of transformation in the coaching industry.
As a certified Personal and Executive Corporate Coach, Dr. Scott founded S.O.A.R. EZ, LLC (Strengthening Organizations to Attain Results) to help individuals and organizations at critical crossroads seeking positive change.
With a diverse background in leadership training, conflict resolution, ethics, diversity, and more, she equips her clients with the necessary skills to navigate life’s challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth.
Through the S.O.A.R. approach of Renew, Reset, and Rebound, Dr. Scott empowers her clients to break free from stagnation and limitations. Her extensive management experience allows her to understand the obstacles that can impede progress, and she adeptly guides individuals towards success.