Situational Leadership

Using Ken Blanchard and Paul Hersey’s model for Situational Leadership, participants learn how to analyze the needs of a situation and adopt the most appropriate leadership style. Participants will discuss that there is no one right or better style, effective leaders are versatile in being able to access varying styles depending on the situation. Styles that are discussed:

• Directing: Participants will discuss how “directing” leaders define the roles and tasks and supervise them closely. In this style decisions are made by the leader and announced, so communication is largely one-way.

• Coaching: Participants will discuss how leaders define roles and tasks, while seeking ideas and suggestions from others. In this style decisions remain the leader's prerogative, but communication is much more two-way.

• Supporting: Participants will discuss how leaders pass day-to-day decisions, such as task allocation and processes, to others. In this style the leader facilitates and takes part in decisions, but control is with others.

• Delegating: Participants will discuss how leaders are still involved in decisions and problem-solving, but control is with others. In this style others decide when and how the leader will be involved.

This training opportunity is conducted in a 1/2-day session at your location.

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