Situational

Leadership
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 01 What is situational leadership?

TABLE 02 How does situational leadership work?

OF 03 4 situational leadership styles

CONTENTS 04 Situational leadership qualities

05 Pros and cons of situational

leadership
01
What is situational
leadership?
Situational leadership is a style of
leadership where leaders consider
the readiness level of the team
members they serve and the
uniqueness of every situation.
02
How does
situational
leadership
work?
 The situational Each team member
leadership approach can requires a unique level of
hands-on and
help you develop
communication-based
relationships with your leadership. It’s up to you to
team members because assess your team members’
you’ll customize your skills, confidence, and
style of leadership to motivation, and determine
what type of leadership
their development level.
style to use.
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03
4 situational
leadership
styles
DIRECTING COACHING

SUPPORTING DELEGATING
 DIRECTING
This leadership style is
most effective when the
team member requires
close supervision by you
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commitment to the task

at hand.
COACHING
This situational
leadership style is most
effective for the
enthusiastic beginner,
because you can observe
and support them
without close
supervision.
SUPPORTING

This leadership style is high

on supportive behavior and
low on directive behavior
making it team member
driven.
DELEGATING

Style 4 is the delegating situational

leadership style, also known as
empowering or monitoring. This style
involves low directive behavior and
low supportive behavior because it’s
a team member driven leadership
style.
04
Situational
leadership
qualities
 Insightful

Understand the needs of the team

members
 Flexible

Adjusts management style to best

serve team members
 Trustworthy

Adjusts management style to best

serve team members
 Problem solver

Thinks big picture to find creative

solution
Coach

Gives direction through

encouragement
05
Pros and
cons of
situational
leadership
Every leadership style has benefits and
drawbacks. Being aware of the
drawbacks associated with your
leadership role can help you become a
great leader and prevent any
challenges you may face before they
occur.
 Improves productivity

Focuses on team members

Promotes flexibility
May create confusion

Focuses on short term

goals

Leader takes
responsibility
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