Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Theory

Situational theories of leadership work on the assumption that the most effective style of leadership changes from situation to situation. To be most effective and successful, a leader must be able to adapt his style and approach to diverse circumstances.
This approach to leadership suggests the need to match two key elements appropriately: the leader’s leadership style and the followers’ maturity or preparedness levels.
The theory identifies four main leadership approaches:

• Telling: 

Directive and authoritative approach. The leader makes decisions and tells employees what to do.

• Selling: 

The leader is still the decision-maker, but he communicates and works to persuade the employees rather than simply directing them.

• Participating:

The leader works with the team members to make decisions together. He supports and encourages them and is more democratic.

• Delegating: 

The leader assigns decision-making responsibility to team members but oversees their work.


REFERENCE:

https://www.game-learn.com/situational-leadership-theory/#targetText=The%20situational%20leadership%20theory%20refers,balance%20for%20the%20whole%20organization.