Democratic Used in early stages of the event. Facilitate discussions, focus groups, building consensus. Listen to team members. Autocratic Use sparingly, only when time is of the essence. Laissez-faire Used when team members have skills at a similar level.
Group decides for itself how to proceed.
Not to be used often. Event manager may be unskilled and transferring incompetence to the event team. Reflect the mission and vision of the organization. May be broad, overarching rules. The event manager will schedule the media conference with the staff.