Some of you may be aware that this week is National Storytelling Week, so I wanted to use this opportunity to explain what led me to do what I do now; my story and my why.
Situational leadership was a game changer and helped me appreciate the nuances of effective communication in the workplace. It was this key learning that ignited a passion in me to study Leadership in more detail at Bachelor, Master, and now Doctorate levels, and share this knowledge alongside my personal experiences with organisations.
Situational leadership was a game changer and helped me appreciate the nuances of effective communication in the workplace. It was this key learning that ignited a passion in me to study Leadership in more detail at Bachelor, Master, and now Doctorate levels, and share this knowledge alongside my personal experiences with organisations.
Situational Leadership 101:
I mentioned ‘situational leadership’ above, but let’s look at an official explanation of what it means… Situational leadership refers to the way a leader adapts their approach depending on the situation they are presented with. It is based on the belief that no single style is always effective and that different situations require different solutions. This approach can be used to manage people effectively by tailoring your behaviour or message according to individual needs or preferences. For example, if someone lacks motivation you may need to provide them with constructive feedback while another person may need more direction or guidance. Being aware of this is integral for creating high-performers and a strong culture in an organisation.
Why Is Situational Leadership Important?
At first, this may sound like common sense; however, many people often forget that every team member requires different levels of support or guidance in order to reach peak performance. Managers can no longer rely on a single management style when dealing with different individuals; they must be able to adapt their approach quickly depending on the needs of the person they are dealing with at any given moment. Leaders need to be flexible enough to adjust their approach depending on who they are leading and what their goals are for any particular project or task.
The Benefits Of Situational Leadership:
One of the biggest benefits of using this type of leadership is that it helps create an environment where everyone has their own voice and opinions are valued. It fosters collaboration between team members by encouraging open dialogue and creates a sense of trust within the team. As each individual’s needs are taken into consideration, every team member feels like their contribution matters which can lead to increased morale in the workplace as well as better results from all involved parties. Finally, situational leadership also encourages creativity because it allows leaders to think outside the box when faced with difficult situations or challenges.
How To Implement Situational Leadership :
(1) Take individual preferences into account when making decisions or crafting messages.
(2) Make time to get to know your team members so you understand their strengths, weaknesses and motivations better which will help you tailor your approach accordingly.
(3) Provide consistent feedback so everyone knows how they’re doing and what areas need improvement – this will not only help foster trust but also encourage ownership over tasks and projects which in turn will lead to better performance overall from all involved parties!
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to have shared my knowledge, my story and my why with a wide variety of clients and organisations, something I’m very grateful for.
Effective communication is key when it comes to achieving success within any organisation or business—and this is especially true when it comes to leading teams towards achieving common goals efficiently and effectively. The concept of situational leadership has been instrumental in helping me gain a better understanding of how best to motivate my clients while also ensuring that everyone remains focused on reaching shared objectives as quickly as possible without sacrificing quality along the way. By learning how best to apply situational leadership principles, we can become better leaders and inspire others around us to do their best work every day!
Thats my why.