Overview
Situational Leadership is a comprehensive course designed to equip individuals with effective leadership skills tailored to various situations. The course focuses on teaching participants how to assess the readiness and abilities of their team members and adapt their leadership style accordingly. Participants learn to identify different stages of readiness in team members, ranging from low competence and high commitment to high competence and low commitment, and apply appropriate leadership behaviors such as directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and real-world simulations, attendees gain practical insights into how to lead teams through different challenges, foster motivation, enhance communication, and ultimately achieve optimal performance. This course empowers leaders to become versatile and agile, capable of guiding their teams to success in diverse and ever-changing environments.
Duration
2 Days
Objective
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Understand different stages of team readiness: from low competence and high commitment to high competence and low commitment.
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Learn to assess individual team members' abilities and willingness to complete tasks.
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Develop adaptive leadership styles: directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating based on team members' readiness.
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Improve communication and motivational skills tailored to specific team situations.
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Enhance decision-making abilities by matching leadership styles to team members' needs.
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Foster a positive team environment and improve overall team performance through effective leadership strategies.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Situational Leadership
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Understanding the basics: Leadership vs. Management
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Evolution and theories of Situational Leadership
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Importance of adaptive leadership in modern workplaces
Module 2: Assessing Team Readiness
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Identifying stages of readiness: R1 (low competence, high commitment) to R4 (high competence, low commitment)
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Techniques for assessing individual team members' abilities and motivation.
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Practical exercises and case studies for readiness assessment
Module 3: Leadership Styles and Strategies
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Directing: Providing specific instructions for low competence, high commitment individuals
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Coaching: Guiding and teaching for those with moderate competence and commitment
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Supporting: Encouraging and collaborating with individuals with moderate to high competence but low commitment
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Delegating: Empowering high competence, high commitment team members
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Role-playing and simulations to practice different leadership styles.
Module 4: Effective Communication and Motivation
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Active listening and empathetic communication techniques
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Motivational strategies for different readiness levels
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Handling difficult conversations and conflicts within teams
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Building trust and rapport among team members
Module 5: Application and Real-World Scenarios
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Applying Situational Leadership in diverse workplace situations
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Addressing challenges and pitfalls in implementing adaptive leadership
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Case studies and group discussions on real-world leadership scenarios
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Peer-to-peer feedback and problem-solving exercises
Module 6: Leadership Ethics and Sustainability
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Ethical considerations in leadership decisions
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Balancing short-term goals with long-term team sustainability
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Creating a positive work culture and fostering diversity and inclusion
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Responsible leadership in the digital age
Module 7: Personal Development and Action Planning
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Self-assessment of leadership skills and areas for improvement
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Goal setting for applying Situational Leadership techniques in participants' specific work contexts.
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Creating a personalized action plan for ongoing leadership development
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Resources and support networks for continuous learning
Conclusion and Certification
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Review of key takeaways and insights from the course
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Assessment of participants' understanding through quizzes or assessments
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Certificate of completion for Situational Leadership course