Section 1 - Instruction

You've now learned both directing and coaching leadership styles. Directing uses high direction with low support, while coaching combines high direction with high support.

As an aspiring manager, the key is knowing when to use each style based on your team member's competence and commitment levels.

Engagement Message

Can you quickly recall which style fits someone with low competence and low commitment?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

Emma is new to your team and has never done financial analysis before. She seems nervous and says "I hope I don't mess this up." Which leadership style should you use as her manager?

A. Directing - provide clear instructions without much emotional support
B. Coaching - provide clear instructions plus encouragement and explanation
C. Supporting - ask for her ideas and provide emotional support
D. Delegating - give her autonomy to figure it out herself

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B - Correct
  • C
  • D
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Swipe these leadership behaviors left for directing style or right for coaching style.

Labels

  • Left Label: Directing
  • Right Label: Coaching

Left Label Items

  • "Follow these exact steps in order"
  • "Let's check your progress at 2pm"
  • "Here's what you need to do"
  • "I'll review this before you submit it"

Right Label Items

  • "I recommend this approach because..."
  • "What concerns do you have about this?"
  • "Great job on completing that section!"
  • "Let me explain why we prioritize this way"
Section 4 - Practice
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