Maurice Kodiak Essay

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Maurice Kodiak This review contains an analysis of Kylie’s and Colby’s Development Level, suggestions for an effective leadership approach and an assessment of the impact of the organisational context. It is based on the Situational Leadership theory, a partnership model that aims at developing individuals and their performance by providing an effective Leadership Style based on the individual’s Development Level. The latter takes both the factors competence (incl. knowledge and skills) and commitment (incl. motivation and confidence) into account. Analysis of Kylie’s and Colby’s Development Level As most recent recruit with a lot of sales experience, Kylie Smith is highly motivated, but has insufficient knowledge about the company (culture, procedures, language, etc.), products (complex, innovative) and core expertise. Despite her competence in sales, this lack of knowledge leads to performance issues. As good product knowledge is essential for the effective use of sales skills, Kylie has de facto low competence for the job. Kylie focuses on her new job and still has a lot to learn, but is very motivated to do so. Her confusion shows her need for close guidance. Ultimately, Kylie can be categorised as having low competence, but high commitment. She is a typical enthusiastic beginner and performs on the Development Level D1. Colby has worked his way up in the company making him familiar with all aspects of its production process. He has acquired all the required knowledge and skills, and is thus highly competent to do the job. As an inexperienced manager, however, he lacks confidence in his own capability to lead a team. Colby can thus be recognised as performing on Development Level D3. He is a capable, but cautious performer with high competence, but variable commitment. People on this level of performance already acquired the needed skills for the task,
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