Is there a "best" style for management?

How's that for a loaded question!  Of course, each of us that have been in the industry for a while probably have an opinion, but does it really work when applied to the real world?

Also, the definition "work" is reminiscent of an presidential answer, "depends on what ""is"" is".  Some would define it as making money, staying in business or just having a functioning group of workers that get the job done. 

Given the current business environment, I would think staying in business is a pretty good place to start.  If you haven't already cut staff down to bare bones, chances are that it will come soon.  Your remaining staff probably are wearing many hats from recruiting, selling and staff management.

In my mind, functioning with what you've got left, should be a strong focus.  That includes staff and resources.  It should include the remaining client base also.  I've seen many clients that were staffing company's primary  money makers, go by the wayside.  Take look at functioning and planning in six month chunks.  What have you got and how can you make it that long?

I really don't see many good signs yet, but it's a good time to hunker down in the foxhole and take stock in what you've got there with you.