🤔 “Why is my best senior developer struggling to lead the new project?”
😤 “My team keeps asking for guidance, even after detailed instructions!”
😕 “Some team members need constant support, while others hate being micromanaged…”
Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
🎯 Welcome to Part 2/9 of the series: The Situational Leadership Model Because one size leadership fits… nobody.
💡 Here’s a shocking reality: 82% of project failures trace back to mismatched leadership styles. Your “proven approach” might actually be sabotaging your team’s success.
📊 Three Powerful Frameworks That Changed My Leadership Journey:
1. 🎭 Classic Situational Leadership: The foundation that revolutionized leadership thinking
– R1 → High Direction, High Support
– R2 → High Direction, Low Support
– R3 → Low Direction, High Support
– R4 → Low Direction, Low Support
2.⚡️ Situational Leadership® II (The Evolution): Because development levels are task-specific, not person-specific
– D1: Enthusiastic Beginner
– D2: Disillusioned Learner
– D3: Capable but Cautious Performer
– D4: Self-Reliant Achiever
Matching with:
– S1: Directing (High Directive, Low Supportive)
– S2: Coaching (High Directive, High Supportive)
– S3: Supporting (Low Directive, High Supportive)
– S4: Delegating (Low Directive, Low Supportive)
3. 🌟 The OSCAR Coaching Model: Transform your leadership conversations
– Outcome: Clear goals
– Situation: Current reality
– Choices: Available options
– Actions: Next steps
– Review: Follow-up plan
🎯 What’s In It For You:
– New PMs: Master three proven frameworks for any leadership situation
– Experienced PMs: Add structure to your intuitive leadership decisions
– Team Leaders: Tailor your approach to each team member’s needs
– PMO Heads: Create a comprehensive leadership development program
⚡️Real Success Story: A tech PM was struggling with a “difficult” senior developer. Using SLII®, she identified him as D4 (Self-Reliant) in coding but D1 (Enthusiastic Beginner) in team leadership. Combined with OSCAR coaching conversations, she transformed him into a stellar team lead within 3 months.
💪 Practical Application:
– Use SL to understand basic leadership dynamics
– Apply SLII® to diagnose task-specific development levels
– Implement OSCAR for structured development conversations
🔄 Think About This: Your team member isn’t “inconsistent” – they’re likely at different development levels for different tasks. Which framework would help you most right now?
👉 Coming Next: The Communication Model – because “I sent an email” doesn’t equal “I communicated effectively”
💭 Reflection Question: What’s your biggest leadership challenge? Comment below.
