Situative Leadership - Tranfer Card - New As A Leader

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LEADING PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY

DEVELOPMENT LEVELS

DOING D4

COMMITMENT
COMPETENCE

Ability,
to accomplish task without direction
D3
LEARNING D2
No ability,
to accomplish task without direction
D1

D4 D3
Empowered top performer Capable, but cautious,
contributor
Competence Key words Competence Key words
high confident moderate to high tentative
highly competent cautious
Commitment inspires others Commitment hesitant
high expert variable able
autonomous contributing
self-assured unsure
self-reliant indifferent/bored

D1 D2
Enthusiastic beginner Disappointed learner
Competence Key words Competence Key words
low enthusiastic low to some over challenged
inexperienced confused
Commitment curious Commitment de-motivated
high new low disappointed
optimistic irritated
unskilled disillusioned
impatient first learnings
LEADING PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY
LEADERSHIP STYLES

S4 Delegating S3 Coaching
Empowers people with the responsibility for goal Reminds employees of past successes to increase
setting, action planning and decision making confidence
Empowers people to be in charge and to keep Supports people in goal setting, action planning
others informed and problem solving
Provides resources if necessary Asks questions like „How can I support you?“
Expects self-reliant quality control, performance Shares expertise only when asked
benchmarking, continuous improvement and Listens empathetically to concerns and serves as
innovations a sounding board
Supports employee´s decisions Challenges when motivation drops
Appreciates and says thanks for overall Facilitates self-reliant problem solving
contributions
Supports, encourages and praises employees to
Trusts the conclusions of employees strengthen competence and commitment
Asks people to share knowledge with others
– to act as a mentor and trainer

S1 Directing S2 Guiding
Appreciates enthusiasm and transferable skills Explains the bigger picture
Defines objectives, milestones and priorities Listens to ideas and concerns
Clarifies roles and limits Involves people in problem solving and
Observes and monitors closely decision making
Takes the lead in problem solving and action Analyses successes and failures and considers
planning alternatives with the employee
Gives immediate feedback if possible Recognizes persistence in trying to achieve results
Sets up training plans for practicing new skills Involves people in setting goals and action plans,
but reserves the right to decide
Teaches how, what and when
Advices, shares ideas and best practices
Provides frequent feedback and praise to build
competence

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