Leadership
Situational Leadership
Situational Leadership models focus on adjusting leadership style to fit team needs and project context.
Overview
Project managers need to adapt their leadership styles according to the situation, maturity and skill levels of the team. There's no one-size-fits-all or best leadership style. The two important situational leadership models are:
Ken Blanchard's Situational Leadership® II Model
Ken Blanchard's Situational Leadership® II Model focuses on adapting leadership styles to meet the needs of individual team members based on their level of competence and commitment. The model is based on the idea that different situations require different leadership styles, and that effective leaders are able to adjust their style to fit the needs of the situation and the team member.
OSCAR Coaching and Mentoring Model
The OSCAR Coaching and Mentoring Model promotes collaboration between coach and mentee, encouraging mentees to take ownership of their goals and actions. The coach facilitates exploration and decision-making, providing guidance and support as needed. This model helps project managers adopt a coaching style to effectively support their team members.
It involves a five-step approach - Outcome, where goals are defined; Situation, which involves understanding the current state; Choices, exploring available options; Actions, planning the steps to take; and Review, evaluating progress and making necessary adjustments.