I learned from MBA about leadership. THere is four basic combinations or leadership styles exist. The situational leadership model takes a "how to" approach in arguing that effective leadership requires the right combination of task-oriented behavior and relationship-oriented behavior with subordinates. Four basic combinations are telling, selling participating and delegating. The leadership between Sammy and I are more like participating style, it is a more collaborative and emotional leadership style focusing on consultation, coaching and supportivenness. Little or no task direction is provided. Sammy does everything she needs to do, and after having trained a month, she knew what her job is.
The real trick is to match the appropriate behavioral style to the maturity level of the subordinate. Maturity consists of both 1. job readiness (level of skills and experience) and 2. pyschological willingness (level of self respect, confidence and motivation). As the subordinate's maturity level incerases, leader should become less task-oriented. Conversely, relationship oriented behaviors should increase up to moderate levels of subordinate maturity and then slowly decline.
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