Situational Leadership In The New Era

Introduction

Situational Leadership is one of the managerial essentials, which stresses both relationship and task behaviours in execution effectiveness plus efficiency. Adopting the principles of Situational Leadership can equip leaders/managers in your organization with the tools necessary to adjust their style to fit the development level of the followers they are trying to influence and to skilfully navigate the hybrid workforce towards operational excellence. With high adaptability to any circumstance, the model prepares leaders/managers to address the most pressing challenges in today’s work environment.

Learning Outcomes / Benefits

• Identify the unique challenges of leading in today's dynamic, diverse, and digitally connected work environment
• Identify the 2 key factors in situational leadership application at the hybrid workplace
• Apply the 4 key leadership styles at the hybrid workplace with high influence
• Manage the 4 maturity levels of workforce tactfully
• Link and apply the concept of situational leadership to the 3 managerial essentials (plan, organize, control) effectively

Key Content

Module 1: Understanding The Concept Of Situational Leadership

• Background of Situational Leadership
• Success Stories (Historical and New Era) of Situational Leadership Application

Module 2: Understanding The Will Matrix

• 4 Different Types of Talents
• How These Dynamics Play Out in a Global and Diverse Workforce (Physical and Virtual Teams)

Module 3: Determine The Four (4) Key Leadership Styles At The Hybrid Workplace And How To Apply Them Effectively

• Leadership Style 1: Telling/Directing
  • What Should a Leader Do to Provide Specific Instructions?
  • What Should a Leader Do to Closely Supervise Performance?
• Leadership Style 2: Selling
  • What Should a Leader Do to Explain Decisions?
  • What Should a Leader Do to Provide Opportunity for Clarification?
• Leadership Style 3: Participating
  • What Should a Leader Do to Share Ideas?
  • What Should a Leader Do to Facilitate Decision Making?
• Leadership Style 4: Delegating
  • What Should a Leader Do to Turn Over Responsibilities for Decisions and Implementation?

Module 4: Determine The Four (4) Maturity Level Of Followers At The Hybrid Workplace And How To Lead Them Effectively

• Follower’s Maturity 1: Unable And Unwilling Or Insecure
  • Which Leadership Should We Apply to Suit This Followers’ Maturity Level?
• Follower’s Maturity 2: Unable But Willing Or Confident
  • Which Leadership Should We Apply to Suit This Followers’ Maturity Level?
• Follower’s Maturity 3: Able But Unwilling Or Insecure
  • Which Leadership Should We Apply to Suit This Followers’ Maturity Level?
• Follower’s Maturity 4: Able And Willing Or Confident
  • Which Leadership Should We Apply to Suit This Followers’ Maturity Level?

Module 5: Establish The Linkage Between Situational Leadership And Effective Planning

• What Should Practitioners of Situational Leadership Concept Do Towards Effective Planning at the Hybrid Workplace?

Module 6: Managerial Effectiveness

• What Should Practitioners of Situational Leadership Concept Do Towards Effective Organising of Manpower at the Hybrid Workplace?
• What Should Practitioners of Situational Leadership Concept Do Towards Effective Controlling of Workforce at the Hybrid Workplace?

Target Audience

Team leaders, managers and mid-managers.

Methodology

The program utilizes an innovative blend of behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, experiential learning, and technology. The course is designed to ensure an engaging, interactive, and highly relevant learning experience. Concepts and core knowledge are conveyed through various strategies, including gamified exercises, role plays, guided reflection practices, and self-assessment exercises.

The program also includes the facilitation of real-life issues and challenges that leaders often face, grounding our learning in practical realities. Following each activity, we conduct comprehensive debriefing sessions to foster clear understanding and immediate application of the skills and knowledge acquired.