"More directive" means giving clear instructions and guidance. Here are some synonyms for the term: more commanding, more authoritative, more prescriptive, more decisive, more assertive, more controlling, more dominating, more forceful, more in charge, more leading, more managing and more supervising. All these synonyms have a common attribute of being in control and possessive of decision-making capabilities, but they differ in context and usage. The appropriateness of these synonyms depends on the situation and the level of assertiveness required. In many cases, these synonyms can be used interchangeably to convey the same meaning of being clear and decisive in our instructions.