Autocratic Leadership

Applied to School Administration

Best for when a school is in need of immediate change.

The autocratic principal can make teachers feel inadequate and they become unmotivated.

Higher turnover rate: Good teachers leave to find a school where they can express themselves.

Autocratic principals have a vision and plan, which gets teacher buy-in.

Autocratic principals make quick decisions and get faster results because they do not consult with others.

GOOD

bad

Principal does not value teachers’ input so his/her decisions may not always be the best for students or the school.