A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP® II
Situational Leadership® II was created to develop
individuals to their highest level of performance through
effective one-on-one leadership.2 It is based upon creating
a match between an individual's development level (various
combinations of competence and commitment) on a specific
goal or task and the leadership style (various combinations
of directive and supportive behavior) that the leader applies.
As illustrated in the model below, four basic leadership
styles can be matched with the four development levels. The
top of the model illustrates the four leadership styles-Style
1-Directing (high directive behavior and low supportive
behavior); Style 2-Coaching (high directive behavior and
high supportive behavior); Style 3-Supporting (high supportive
behavior and low directive behavior); and Style 4-Delegating
(low supportive behavior and low directive
behavior).