Nelson Mandela is an example of a person who displayed a participative leadership style. The Study.com website (2015) states that this style seeks to change traditional hierarchical management by incorporating a democratic dimension. As stated earlier, a participative leader will consult and seek the team's ideas and opinions, but ultimately make the final decision. A person who adopts this leadership style knows that just because they are a leader does not mean they know everything. That's why they like to have skilled team members to help the team succeed. According to the University of Kent (nd) “this style is not a sign of weakness but rather a sign of strength that your team will respect” (Different Leadership Styles Explained). The participative leadership style is best used when quality is more important than productivity and the organization allows for flexibility and a sense of individual responsibility. A positive aspect of this leadership style is that team members will feel like part of the team and will have a hand in the task at hand. This style generates a sense of teamwork thus motivating people to work hard. Of the five leadership styles, groups led by a participative leader are most consistent in terms of quality and productivity. Conversely, if the leader is weak and not confident, this leadership style can result in a lack of decisiveness.