Telling

A person who has a defined realm of authority faces a situation which needs a decision and selects the decision making style…

Telling:

• Leader makes a decision.
• Leader instructs and informs others about the decision that has been made.

Reasons to use this style:

• Time is of the essence.
• Priorities and non-negotiable values must be communicated.
• Organization needs someone to break a paralysis so that all can move on.