Situational Leadership
Situational Leadership® Model for effective leadership and influence
Action-oriented framework to improve performance of conversations
Leaders who can drive positive behaviour change
Preparing leaders to address pressing challenges pervasive in today’s work environment
Flex your leadership style to suit the situation
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
A practical, task-focused leadership framework that teaches leaders how to adapt their style based on their team’s readiness, competence, and commitment. Built on Dr. Paul Hersey’s Situational Leadership® Model, the program provides tools to lead with flexibility, boost performance conversations, and respond effectively to shifting team dynamics.
THE OUTCOME
Diagnose individual and team readiness with precision, enabling them to respond effectively to varying needs. Be able to flex your leadership style to suit each situation and enhance coaching, communication, and motivation skills. Create a high-performing, trust-based culture and lead with clarity, direction, and influence.
Situational Leadership Topics
Situational Leadership®
- Explore the foundation and principles of the Situational Leadership® model
- Learn why leadership flexibility is essential in today’s dynamic environments
- Identify the key components: leadership styles, development levels, and task-specific alignment
Leadership Styles in Action
- Learn the four core leadership styles: Directing, Coaching, Supporting, Delegating
- Identify your default leadership style and its impact on others
- Build awareness of how you lead under pressure or during change
- Develop the ability to flex across leadership styles with intention
Diagnosing Team Member Readiness
- Understand the dimensions of Competence vs. Commitment
- Diagnose a team member’s development level for a given task
- Recognise patterns of growth, regression, and plateaus in performance
- Match your leadership style to the individual’s task-specific readiness
Adapting Leadership to Elevate Performance
- Apply adaptive leadership in managing a range of scenarios
- Practice flexing your style in response to evolving team needs
- Lead with confidence in ambiguity and change
- Use the model to guide conversations on performance, accountability, and development
Leading Through Communication & Influence
- Strengthen the quality and impact of performance conversations
- Master when to provide direction when to offer support
- Learn frameworks for clear, confident communication in one-on-ones and team settings
- Build trust and psychological safety through intentional leadership behaviors
Driving Results with Situational Leadership®
- Embed adaptive leadership into daily routines and decision-making
- Use the model to improve delegation, motivation, and accountability
- Navigate dynamic environments and lead through shifting priorities
- Translate leadership agility into real-world performance results