Many other types of leadership can work just as well depending on the team.
The biggest downside to servant leaders is, IME, they split their focus and are often not held accountable.
For example if you prioritize growth as a servant leader are you held responsible if your team has a higher than average turnover? Are you rewarded if you have a lower than average turnover?
Is that more important than project success to the business?
Is this clearly defined anywhere for your project?
The biggest downside to servant leaders is, IME, they split their focus and are often not held accountable.
For example if you prioritize growth as a servant leader are you held responsible if your team has a higher than average turnover? Are you rewarded if you have a lower than average turnover?
Is that more important than project success to the business?
Is this clearly defined anywhere for your project?