Situational Leadership Model Explained

In this video, we'll explain the Situational Leadership Model.

In fact, we'll cover the latest version of the Situational Leadership Model developed by Kenneth Blanchard (also called SLII or SL2).

We'll look at an example of how to use the model and explain the differences from the original version of the model developed by Hersey and Blanchard.

Read more in our companion article:

Subscribe to Our Channel:

[cyndyferguson]

I have used the Situational Leadership model very successfully for 25 years. Most of my direct reports tell me I am the best boss they ever had!

[datariegbuson]

I went through a class with this topic and didn't understand it. You just simplified it and made it so easy to retain. Thank you

[hazamyuncle]

After watching the videos, I can understand how my employment journey was and relate to this explanation. This is how I describe each stages:
D1: boss gives you a small task you surely can do.
D2: boss gives you a task, frequent updates needed, any issues in the road should be consulted, you offers solution, boss will approve it.
D3: boss gives you a task, you make the strategy and decide, boss will give you their opinion but not to disapprove.
D4: boss places you to a new role/job, you figure out what to do.

[dalemurphy]

Just want to say a big thanks to EPM for creating these videos. I'm currently studying for an exam on Leadership & Strategic Implementation next week and these videos have been a massive help in revisiting key theories in leadership. The advantages and disadvantages listed for each theory at the end are also extremely useful from a critical analysis perspective. Great work!

[socalragamuffins]

Outstanding presentation. Very easy to understand to include the examples provided and truly how we as leaders adjust whether daily or long-term vision.

[Suresh-kuiw]

Excellent narration making it extremely easy to follow, understand & retain the contents. Only a few in the world are masters in this. Thanks a lot for your time, patience and willingness to support this way. Best Regards

[UlissesBoubezari]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 📚 Introduction to Situational Leadership Model
- Situational Leadership Model is based on the idea that the best leadership style depends on the situation, tasks, and the team's makeup.
- The model helps leaders adjust their leadership style deliberately based on the situation.
01:21 🎯 Key Components of the Model
- The model has two axes: directive behavior and supportive behavior, which determine the leadership style.
- It also identifies four primary leadership styles: S1 (Directing), S2 (Coaching), S3 (Supporting), and S4 (Delegating).
04:37 📊 Employee Development Levels
- The model categorizes employees into four development levels: D1 (Enthusiastic Beginner), D2 (Disillusioned Learner), D3 (Capable but Cautious Performer), and D4 (Self-Reliant Achiever).
- Development levels can change over time and are task-specific.
06:46 🔄 Adapting Leadership Style
- Leaders can use the model to choose the most appropriate leadership style based on their subordinates' development level.
- The model emphasizes the importance of adapting leadership style to the evolving situation.

Made with HARPA AI

[donnyltd]

The elaborative way the presenter narrates is cool.

[sulavthami]

Initially, I only viewed this model as managing employees based on employee maturity and task difficulty, and had not gone in depth (with all those different approaches as outlined on 4 quadrants), later to only realize I do not understand it at all. I was having difficulty completing one of my L7 assignment and now it's clear. Thanks EPM for delivering such a simplified presentation.

[jeedax]

Thank you so much!!! I was reading about it. It was vague and fluff. Then I hopped on youtube. Voila. Watched your video and now I know what it is, how to use it, and when to use it! Love the channel. I shared this channel with all my classmates.

[kumargaurave]

Liked it very much i always find hard to understand management principles this video made the topic very easy to understand. Thank you

[chiefcollinsgh]

very useful for all leaders because, situations varies and must be critically select the best leadership style

[DadoDoda]

Phenomenal! Helped me a lot! Easy to understand. Will dig in more into this. Thank you!

[diestudentin]

I enjoy EVERY video on this channel, it helps me to understand abstract theories and methods, especially in those fields I - as a psychology student and layperson - don´t have any access to. Thank you very much, for posting so much knowledgeable and instructive content!!

[nickmattyvid]

Great presentation - very clear and to the point. Thank you!

[veel]

I totally appreciate this and understand my team a bit more as well. Thank you!

[es]

Very well presented however would not necessarily agree that if you have a D1 employee you should use a directing style. This can sometimes squash creativity and confidence - I would go a step further and say the style deployed also depends on the individual in question and degree of risk. I have allowed work experience students to lead and it is astounding to watch what unfolds …. :)

[karenfoster]

Thank you for explaining this so simply.

[freddygarciasolis]

Excellent video, good explanation with example and also taking the time to describe the differents version of the models and the terminology.

[Manager-]

Choosing the best style of leadership to suit the situation is a key skill and often necessary in the quickly changing world of work. However, the leader needs to be careful to ensure that they retain their followers who may become suspicious of the leaders associated behavioural changes. One example is where the leader has previously encouraged feedback but is now reluctant to do so, possibly because of a set of unpopular future changes. One way to manage this risk is to appreciate the human in people relevant to the situation. This includes the use of emotional intelligence, situational awarness and empathy.