Encyclopedia of Leadership

HOW TO USE THIS LEADERSHIP TOOL

“The successful leader is one who is able to behave appropriately. ... If direction is in order ...

able to direct; if considerable participative freedom is called for ... able to provide such freedom.”

—Robert Tannenbaum and Warren Schmidt, HOW TO CHOOSE A LEADERSHIP PATTERN

Contingency or situational leadership models demand that a leader analyze situations for crit-

ical variables, then use the leadership style that best fits the situation. Effective use of this tool

means leaders have thought through a situation beforehand. Use this application matrix to

assess and prepare for typical and specific situations you face as a leader.

WEB WORKSHEET

SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHEET

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Leadership situation:

Best leadership behavior:

Make decision yourself and Clarify issues and goals,

provide clear directions. then delegate.

Person or team members:

Coaching and follow-through required:

[☛13.1 Coaching]

Nature of the job:

Structured Complex

Data:

Ability to do the work:

Beginner Expert

Data:

Willingness to do the work:

Low maturity High maturity

Data: