1.5 - About University

H OW TO USE THIS LEADERSHIP TOOL“The successful leader is one who is able to behave appropriately. ... If direction is in order ...able to direct; if considerable participative freedom is called for ... able to provide such freedom.”—Robert Tannenbaum and Warren Schmidt, HOW TO CHOOSE A LEADERSHIP PATTERNContingency or situational leadership models demand that a leader analyze situations for criticalvariables, then use the leadership style that best fits the situation. Effective use of this toolmeans leaders have thought through a situation beforehand. Use this application matrix toassess and prepare for typical and specific situations you face as a leader.WEB WORKSHEETLeadership situation:S ITUATIONAL L EADERSHIP W ORKSHEETPerson or team members:Nature of the job:StructuredComplexAbility to do the work:BeginnerExpertWillingness to do the work:Low maturity High maturityData:Data:Data:Best leadership behavior:Make decision yourself andprovide clear directions.Clarify issues and goals,then delegate.Coaching and follow-through required:[☛ 13.1 Coaching]Copyright McGraw-Hill 2000. Original purchasers of this book are permitted to photocopy or customize this worksheet by downloading it fromwww.books.mcgraw-hill.com/training/download. The document can then be opened, edited, and printed using Microsoft Word or other word processingsoftware.SECTION 9 TOOLS FOR LEADING AND INFLUENCING OTHERS 269