Hersey-Blanchard

Question 1

4 situational leadership styles

Answer 1

Directing
Coaching
Supporting
Delegating

Question 2

Directing

Answer 2

This leadership style is mostly a one-way street with little input from the follower or employee. This should be used when one needs detailed guidance on a specific task. Take them through, step-by-step, what needs to get done, how it should be done, and when it needs to be completed.

Question 3

Coaching

Answer 3

This leadership style is more effective when your followers need a lot of guidance but are highly motivated. In other words, this is primarily for people who want and need to learn. The leader might say, “Here’s what I’d like you to do. What do you think?”

Question 4

Supporting

Answer 4

This is for followers with the skills to complete the task but who may lack the confidence to do it on their own. This style features below-average amounts of direction. You might hear your leader say, “Here’s the task. How do you think it should be done? Let’s talk about it. How can I help you on this one?”

Question 5

Delegating

Answer 5

This leadership style is ideal for followers and employees who score high in motivation, ability, and confidence. These types of people know what to do, how to do it and can do it independently. For example, the leader might delegate an assignment and say, “If I can help, just ask. If not, you’re on your own.”

Question 6

Maturity

Answer 6

New- lots of coaching

Quite mature- Been there a while needs to be committed/ have a emotional attachment

Very mature- Engineer been there a long time ready to just delegate

** People can move levels IE Engineer going into Mngr role will need more coaching so back down maturity scale