1. Situational Leadership
Contingency Leadership Theory

2. Situational Leadership
This type of leadership was created by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard
No single “best” style of leadership; there are multiple leadership styles
Effective leadership is task-relevant,
Some of the most successful leaders are those that adapt their leadership style to the maturity of the individual or group they are attempting to lead

3. Maturity Levels
M1: lacking specific skills for the job, unwilling to do the task/take responsibility
M2: unable to take full responsibility for the task, but they are willing to work at it
M3: experienced and able to do the task, but lack the confidence and willingness
M4: experienced with the task, have the confidence and ability to do it well

4. Leadership Styles
S1--Telling: one way communication, leader defines roles of individual/group and gives them the “what, when where why and how” to do the task
S2-- Selling: two way communication, leader still gives direction but also provides “socio-economic” support
S3-- Participating: leaders focus more on relationship and less on direction
S4-- Delegating: leader is still involved with decisions/there to monitor, but the individual has most of the responsibility

5. Developing People and Self Motivation
D1: low competence and high commitment
D2: low competence and low commitment
D3: high competence and low/variable commitment
D4: high competence and high commitment