Laissez-faire
In a laissez-faire leadership style, the leader's role is as a mentor and stimulator, and staff manage their own areas of the business. Thus it is only successful with 1] inspirational leadership that understands the different areas of initiative being taken by subordinates, and 2] strong and creative subordinates who share the same vision throughout the organization. It is a style that is best for strong, entrepreneurial subordinates in an organization with dynamic growth in multiple directions. This style brings out the best in highly professional and creative groups of employees; however in cases where the leader does not have broad expertise and ability to communicate a strong vision, it can degenerate into disparate and conflicting activities. Lacking a strong maestro as leader, there is a risk in both focus and direction.
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