What is Situational Leadership?

In continuation of the Case study on Situational Leadership…

Kabir, a seasoned leader at Technocraft Automation, faces the challenges of steering a Culture Transformation Project. Assigned a team comprising familiar faces like Raj and Sudhir, as well as new additions Neha and Shyam, Kabir navigates uncharted waters.

The case study helps in understand the essence of situational leadership and how it can play out in our everyday work.

To dive deeper into the concept, here is some theoretical information to help grasp the essence of the concept.

Situational Leadership is a leadership model developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard that emphasises adaptability in leadership styles based on the specific needs of followers and the situational context.

The model identifies four primary leadership styles:

1\ Directing
2\ Coaching
3\ Supporting and
4\ Delegating.

(Below is an image of the Situational Leadership Model)

The leader assesses the readiness or maturity level of their team members, considering their competence and commitment to a given task. As team members' readiness evolves, the leader adjusts their leadership style accordingly.

In essence, situational leadership encourages leaders to be flexible, recognising that one size does not fit all, and effective leadership requires a dynamic response to the ever-changing dynamics within a team or organisation.

Now that you know the framework, how are you going to help Kabir?

Let us know by commenting on the Case Study!