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Now, whilst it might not be possible for every country, government, CEO or business executive to follow suit, COVID-19 has certainly got us here at RUSU thinking about leadership styles. As we prepare to say a very fond farewell to our current officer team and a warm hello to our new Sabbs for 2020/21, we’re asking whose leadership style inspires us? (And our first answer would be Jacinda!) Take our quiz to find out your leadership style and how you might react in a crisis…

Circle the answer that best applies to you and add up your totals in the table at the end

1. When it comes to decisions:

I have the final say over decisions made within my group.

b

I make the final decision, but I accept a lot of input from my team.

c

I let team members make their own decisions.

2. I consider suggestions made by others in the group:

Rarely. I'm the most knowledgeable member of the group.

b

All the time. Collaboration is the key to success.

c

They need to be reprimanded and punished.

3. When it comes to giving orders:

I tell team members what to do, how to do it, & when I want it done.

b

I provide direction, but also offer support & accept feedback from the team.

c

4. If a group member makes a mistake:

Always. I rely on the group to decide our direction.

b

They need supportive feedback and additional guidance.

c

I don't really like to give orders. I just let people do their thing.

I carefully watch them to make sure they are performing tasks properly. I check in once in a while and let them know that I am available if they need help. I leave them alone. They know more about their job than I do. 15

5. How much do you monitor members of your group?

They can figure out how to resolve it on their own.