Most broken teams can be transformed with three specific collaborative leadership styles: Servant Leadership, Distributed Leadership, and Inclusive Leadership.
A dysfunctional team can cost organizations 30-40% more than high-performing teams, highlighting the need for effective leadership.
Servant Leadership focuses on creating trust by serving the team, enabling a psychologically safe environment for honest communication and improved productivity.
Distributed Leadership spreads responsibilities based on expertise, improving decision-making, reducing bottlenecks, and enhancing team engagement.
Inclusive Leadership leverages diverse perspectives to solve problems efficiently, fostering innovation and competitive advantage.
Implementing these styles requires a mindset shift, clear processes, and ongoing reinforcement through a structured plan over 90 days.
Psychological safety, conflict resolution, and the right technology are essential components of successful collaborative leadership.
Measuring success goes beyond productivity metrics and includes indicators like improved team dynamics, innovation, and retention.
Collaborative leadership styles can work in traditionally hierarchical industries and crises, promoting accountability and decision-making efficiency.
Scaling collaborative leadership across multiple teams requires intentional architecture, documentation, and community support.