Situational Leadership

Many leadership theories were developed and studied during the last century, but no single approach to leadership has been identified as the best method for all situations. Leadership is “the ability of an individual to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute toward the effectiveness and success of the organization. . .” (House et al., 1999, pg. 184)
Victory will go to the organizations that maintain their flexibility, continually improve their quality, and beat their competition to the marketplace with a constant stream of innovative products and services. After years of lackluster performance, Boeing realized it needed to change its business model. The result was its 787 Dreamliner and a return to being the world’s largest airplane manufacturer. Similarly one key to the success of a manager is their ability to switch, or flex, styles as conditions change. This is commonly referred to as "situational leadership." Every organization has a variety of work force, different type of contingencies and every situation calls for a different type of approach. There cannot be a fixed solution for a similar type of problem. Yes but definitely there can be a combination of previously derived solutions to solve an issue. That’s the reason higher management’s know the worthiness of recruiting experience persons. This approach leadership is successful in both, the existing work environment, or the specific needs of the business. The effective manager is able to utilize multiple leadership styles as conditions change.
A off beam leadership style can lead to frustration for both the manager and the worker. Ironically, it is actually the manager's inability to recognize the most effective leadership style, or refusal to switch styles, that is really the cause of an ineffective workforce.

Strengths * This approach emphasizes the uniqueness of each manager and situation. * This approach is directive and flexible in nature. * Leadership implies