What is Delegative Leadership?

Delegative leadership is a style of management in which a leader delegates tasks and responsibilities to their team while enabling autonomy to make decisions and take ownership of the project.

Sometimes, it’s referred to as laissez-faire leadership; however, there can be subtle differences. Laissez-faire leadership can imply a leader’s complete hands-off approach, while delegative leadership might involve a leader who is more involved but still allows significant autonomy.