–Below is a leadership bullet from Tom’s rifle named Shot–
WHAT NOW? That’s the question of every good hunter, nearly all the time. Every situation requires its own strategy. A hunter who is not aware of the situation and fails to adjust accordingly risks coming home empty-handed.
Leaders too should be aware of situations and how to lead. Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchard long ago identified the value of situational leadership. To them leadership style should be altered according to readiness or development. If a subordinate is new to a task, then a directing style works well. To continue, if one is only somewhat competent but insecure, then coach; if capable but insecure or uncommitted, a participating/supporting style is best; if capable and confident, then delegate and get out of the way. With the first two situations the leader is task-oriented; with the last two, relationship-oriented.