Hersey-Blanchard situational theory

In society, we often have to work with others, ranging from friends to complete strangers. As such, it bets the question, “How do we motivate our teammates?” in the event of being paired together as to deliver the optimum result. Based on personal experience, I would say the main way is to go about it with equality, regardless of hierarchical position within the group. Deliverables should be split evenly amongst all the members of the group, however as a leader, one should go above and beyond…

A leader is a person that leads a group of people or an organization. A group would not be able to function to its full potential without the presence of a leader. Leaders are the backbones. Could there be a ship without a captain? Could there be a kingdom without king? There is a possibility for these instances, but there would be conflict. A Ship without a captain would not be able to reach its destination. A kingdom without a king would not have progression and the people’s consent. Beowulf…

As a positive leader in the organization I plan to maintain the Army values by influencing my fellow peers by providing purpose, direction and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization. While also utilizing my personal knowledge and experience to help improve my team as one. By providing purpose it gives subordinates the reason to act in order to achieve a desired outcome. Providing clear direction involves communicating how to accomplish mission:…

Whatever you find yourself doing, every one of you will step into an environment of leadership at some point in your career. Leadership is everywhere people are and the military’s most valuable asset is its people. Leadership is the element that converts the potential energy of our formations into mission accomplishment. Without quality leadership, the mission will fail. Unfortunately, some think merely wearing higher rank makes them a leader and magically bestows upon them the leadership talent…

Daft (2010) states followers are an important part of the leader; in reality, the qualities needed for effective leader are the same as those needed to be an effective follower, effective leaders and effective followers may sometimes be the same people, playing different roles at different times. Only through starting off as a follower and working your way up, absorbing, learning, skills development, and guidance to accomplish a project, mission or goal develop a leader (Puente, 2013; A.…

All organizations are comprised of gatherings of individuals who cooperate to fulfill particular objectives. To begin with, groups/team are comprised of two or more individuals. Groups can be extensive, however, most have less than 15 individuals. Second, individuals in a team must work together consistently. Third, individuals in a group share an objective. The forming phase of development is a time of introduction and acclimating. Members discover what conduct is worthy to others, investigate…

The Situational Leadership II was a result of feedbacks from the various clients, managers and a number of researchers of the original Situational Leadership Theory. Few sources included Malcom Knowles’ research in the area of adult learning, Kanfer and Ackerman’s study of motivation, Bruce Tuckman’s research in the field of group development. Malcom Knowles’ adult education theory Malcom Knowles an American practitioner and theorist of adult education defined andragogy as "the art and science…

For decades, leadership is a fundamental role in every organization. It provides direction, motivation and inspiration to all members of the team to achieve organization’s goal. As defined by Stoner, Freeman and Gilbert (1995), “Leadership is the process of directing and influencing the task related activities of group members”. Furthermore, other people are involved in an unequal distribution of power between group members and the leader. Based on my experience, I have been met three types of…

multifaceted and shouldn’t be relied on by only the leader, ergo politicians, to change. Adaptive leadership, defined by Ronald Heifetz in The Practice of Adaptive Leaders as “the practice of mobilizing people to tackle tough challenges and thrive” this theory of leadership came about after Heifetz criticised previous leadership models as ‘grandiose’ for focusing so heavily on leader being born not made instead of the on the followers and empowering them to “mobilize, motivate, organize,…

numerous theories have been developed to try and address leadership theories that would be prudent in the nursing profession. Two major leadership theories are the transformational…