Overview/Summary of SYMLOG and Situational Leadership® and Situational Leadership
II®
Situational Leadership®
and Situational Leadership II®: originally theorized by Hersey
and Blanchard, and now modified by both after further research. Both models deal
with leadership styles, where determining your style helps determine the appropriate
behavior to show in any given situation. One relies on accurately determining the
level of individual or group maturation level. The other outlines level of competence
and commitment, with the levels of development, to determine the appropriate behavior.
Both theories map into the PF quadrant, but are inadequate in dealing with individuals
whose profile falls outside that area.
Introducing a SYMLOG analysis would allow you to more accurately understand your
“situation”, and how to proceed with leading subordinates. Making ratings on co-workers
would show the actual level of maturity or development you perceive them to have,
and also further strengthen your ability to behave effectively with their individual
needs.
Adding SYMLOG ratings from all members of the team would allow you as a group to
examine your perceptions of each other, how effectively you believe you are able
to work together, and what each of you needs to do, individually and collectively,
to become more productive and effective.
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