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Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Leadership
Direction level must match employee's maturity on the task. 4 styles, pick right one per case.
Goal
Beat your single leadership style (always directing, or always delegating) by matching style to readiness.
Steps
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List your direct reports (5-8). Per each, write 3 main tasks they do.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You discover you use one style for 80% of team, despite varied readiness.
Evidence base
School: Situational Leadership
Founders: Paul Hersey · Ken Blanchard (1969)
Situational Leadership developed by Paul Hersey & Ken Blanchard at Ohio State (1969). Most-used commercial leadership model (60% of Fortune 500).
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Leadership" take?
This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Leadership"?
You discover you use one style for 80% of team, despite varied readiness. In the short term: Within a month, R2 feel supported. R4 get autonomy. Productivity rises.
Is "Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Leadership" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Situational Leadership (Paul Hersey, Ken Blanchard (1969)). Situational Leadership developed by Paul Hersey & Ken Blanchard at Ohio State (1969). Most-used commercial leadership model (60% of Fortune 500).
Is "Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Leadership" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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