Here’s two recent terms I’ve used to describe management ‘styles’ that may need more explanation. 

Banyan 

Meaning a manager who is so strong in imposing his or her will that nothing below can easily grow and flourish. 

This style is often seen in command and control structures or in new developments that have difficulty in moving on from the initial pioneering stage. 

The end result is limited delegation, people fearful of taking the initiative or making mistakes. It’s centralised control and reliance on one rather than the many in the team and loses the valuable diversity that is achievable through engaging all the brains in the organisation. 

Please note I’m not disrespecting the Banyan which is wonderful.

To follow next… management through whim.