Pros and Cons of Leadership Theories

    Trait Theory

Pros	Cons
Leader traits change with life events and experience	Can undoubtedly classify individuals into gather in view of qualities keeping in mind the end goal to successfully impart lead and inspire
Makes limitations to what it takes to be an incredible pioneers	Consoles individuals that there are approaches to end up a pioneer by rehearsing the central of the best pioneers characteristics
Creates restriction to what it takes to be a great leader	Many traits easily identify those leaders from non-leaders

  Transformational Theory

Pros	Cons
Inspires or motivates people	If focused more on emotions such as passion might overlook the reality and truth
Allows for quick formulation of a vision	Such leaders can face issues when detailing work, and may require assistance from staff who are expert at handling technical and organizing stuff
Promotes enthusiasm among team	This type of leadership may tend to be abused

  Mumford et al (2000) Skills Model

Pros	Cons
Describing leadership in terms of skills make it possible   to become a leader	Does not explain how skills lead to effective leadership performance
Provides a structure consistent and available for education programs and workshops	Is general or less precise due to incorporating of a wider variety of skills
Incorporation of a wider variety of components that has not been described in above two methods, but are still essential components of leadership