Leadership techniques

A leader should alter their leadership techniques and management style based on the experience of their employees. For example a new young recruit would require a different approach from a long-term trusted ally.

Using the wrong approach will be ineffective and could be insulting.

Leaders should adapt their style and techniques of leadership and coaching based on the management and leadership experience of the people they are working with. Ask yourself what will be the most effective:

• Is a teaching moment needed sharing something new?
• Would a more collaborative discussion of the issue at hand be most productive?
• Do you just need to ask the right question to provide the needed direction?
• Is it important and helpful to explain the cultural context of the issue under discussion?

Author

The author of this page is John Macpherson