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    Leadership Models

    Adair's Three Circles


    John Adair developed his three circles approach to leadership at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst
    during the 1970's. He observed what effective leaders did to gain the support and commitment of the
    followers. His model is important for two reasons: it's simple, so is easy to understand and apply, and he
    was one of the first to look at effective leadership from the point of view of those being led.

    THE THREE CIRCLES

    John Adair found that effective leaders pay attention to three areas of need for members of the team: those
    relating to the task, to the team itself, and to individual members of the team. At any time, the emphasis on
    each circle may vary, but all are interdependent and so the leader must watch all three.

    Task needs include setting a clear goal and objectives, and organisation and management of the process.

    Team needs are things like effective interaction, support, shared work and communication within the team
    and with other teams.

    Individual needs will of course vary from person to person, but the effective leader will pay attention to, and
    deal with, how each person is behaving and feeling.

    The three circles model is nowadays seen as rather basic, especially by managers who want to be
    considered sophisticated and up­to­date. However it's a good approach to learn early in your leadership
    career, providing a solid foundation for more complex human relations.

    Websites
    www.changingminds.org/disciplines/leadership/styles/leadershipstyles.htm
    www.chimaeraconsulting.com/
    www.bized.co.uk/learn/business/index.htm
    www.businessballs.com
    Leadership Models

    DIFFERENT LEADERSHIP STYLES FOR DIFFERENT SITUATIONS

    Blanchard suggests four basic leadership styles:

    1. DIRECTIVE ­ The leader provides specific instructions and closely


    supervises the task.

    2. COACHING ­ The leader continues to direct and closely supervise the


    task but also explains decisions, asks for suggestions and
    supports progress.

    3. SUPPORTIVE ­ The leader helps and supports a member of staff’s efforts


    towards completing a task and shares responsibility for decision making with
    them, while retaining accountability.

    4. DELEGATORY The leader turns over responsibility for decision making to


    a member of staff while retaining accountability.

    When should each style be used?

    Commitment High commitment Low commitment Variable High commitment


    commitment
    Competence level Low competence Some competence High competence High competence

    Leadership style DIRECTIVE COACHING SUPPORTIVE DELEGATORY

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