consultative leadership
nounUK /kənˈsʌltətɪv ˈliːdəʃɪp/
US /kənˈsʌltətɪv ˈliːdərʃɪp/
A way of leading where the leader asks other people for their ideas before making a choice.
The teacher used consultative leadership by asking the class what rules they wanted.
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2. A leadership style in which a manager seeks input from employees but keeps the final say.
Her consultative leadership helped the team feel heard while she still made the final call.
3. The practice of gathering advice from experts before setting a direction.
The principal's consultative leadership brought in parents and teachers to plan the new library.
4. A way of guiding a group that values open discussion over giving orders.
Through consultative leadership, the coach let the players suggest new plays.