Collective Knowledge about Situational Leadership

Your Group's Assignment:  When you have completed your reading and web search, collectively respond to the questions below in preparation to "teach" your concept with your original "home group."

Using This Wiki

1. Select a recorder.
2. Recorder will enter in the space below the group's collective knowledge in each category. While the recorder is entering text into the wiki, group members stand behind, providing input!
3. To add text, click on the "Edit Page" button at the top left. You will be prompted to enter a password. The password is the name of our program. You will also be asked to enter your name so we can know who edited the page.
4. After you have logged in with a password and your first name, insert your cursor where you want to begin typing, and begin!
5. Don't forget to click the "Save" button at the bottom of your screen occasionally!

NOTE: Feel free to delete these instructions once you have read them!

Define the Theory

The leader adapts his/her leadership style based on the needs and competencies of the followers. (Differentiated Leadership)

What are the outcomes?  When might this leadership style be used?

 Success occurs when the leadership style matches the characteristics (situation and needs) of the followers. 

 Problems arise when these characteristics do not match.

 This leadership style would be easiest utilized in small groups with homogeneous characteristics/needs or on an individual basis. (Examples: teacher evaluations; school improvement teams)

What are the critical skills an administrator would need to be able to demonstrate this leadership style?

 Flexibility and inter/intrapersonal skills.