tilannejohtamista

Tilannejohtaminen, often translated as situational leadership, is a management model that suggests effective leadership is adaptable to the development level of the follower and the requirements of the task. It posits that a leader's behavior should change based on the readiness of the people they are leading. This readiness is seen as a combination of competence and commitment.

Developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard, the model categorizes employee readiness into four levels: R1 (low competence, high commitment), R2 (some competence, low commitment), R3 (high competence, variable commitment), and R4 (high competence, high commitment). Correspondingly, the model outlines four leadership styles: directing (S1), coaching (S2), supporting (S3), and delegating (S4).

The directing style involves high task direction and low relationship behavior, suitable for the R1 level. The coaching style combines high task and high relationship behavior, addressing the R2 level. The supporting style offers high relationship behavior and low task behavior, appropriate for R3. Finally, the delegating style involves low task and low relationship behavior, best for the R4 level.

The core principle of tilannejohtaminen is that leaders should diagnose the situation and then adapt their style to match the needs of the individual or group. This requires leaders to be flexible, observant, and skilled in interpreting the developmental needs of their team members. By applying the appropriate leadership style, leaders can foster employee growth, improve performance, and increase job satisfaction. The model emphasizes that there is no single best way to lead; effectiveness depends on tailoring the approach to the specific circumstances.