Anti-leadership in dispositional groups

Abstract

Toxic leadership (anti-leadership) in dispositional groups manifests itself at different levels of command and control; ranging from competence formation to commandery. It should be noted, however, that in the case of dispositional groups, the tasks are performed under very specific conditions. Working at the limit of one's capabilities and the threat of losing one's health and life or, as in the case of the military – taking the lives of others, makes this environment mentally and physically extreme. There is no room for revision when things fail to follow the plan. It is impossible to pause during the execution of a task, to look at it from a different perspective and think of a different way of doing it. The time and events move at an unimaginable speed. Decision making must be, therefore, quick and accurate, and the personnel in charge should be well prepared. Anti-leadership is far more damaging in dispositional groups than in organisations outside them. This makes it all the more important that leaders, commanders and managers are properly selected and properly prepared for their leadership roles.