7.4.3.b. Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Theory

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the Telling style?

   Hint

   Think about how you would direct someone new to a topic.

2. 2.

   When should a leader use the Delegating style?

   Hint

   Consider the independence of the team.

3. 3.

   What leadership style should be used for inexperienced followers?

   • Telling
   • Delegating
   • Selling

   Hint

   Think about the level of direction needed.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Participating style involves low relationship behavior.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how you would engage with a team.

5. 5.

   Imagine you are a project leader with a team that has just been formed. Outline the steps you would take to implement the Situational Leadership Theory over the first three months.

   Hint

   Think of this transition like nurturing a plant from seed to bloom.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a scenario where a leader continues to use Selling style despite team competency increasing to a level that requires Delegating. What issues might arise?

   Hint

   Consider how you would feel receiving excessive guidance.