participatory leadership

noun

UK /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪtəri ˈliːdəʃɪp/

US /pɑːrˌtɪsəpəˈtɔːri ˈliːdərʃɪp/

A way of leading where everyone helps make choices together.

With participatory leadership, the teacher let the class vote on their project.

SYNONYMS

shared leadership collaborative leadership democratic leadership inclusive leadership

RELATED WORDS

teamwork decision-making empowerment consensus group

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style where a leader asks the group for ideas before deciding.

Her participatory leadership made every team member feel heard.

3. A method of running a meeting where all voices count equally.

The club used participatory leadership to plan the fair.

4. A way of guiding people that shares power instead of keeping it.

Participatory leadership helped the new manager build trust quickly.