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 Be more than 54%

According to a recent study done by The Ken Blanchard Company 54% of managers use just one style to direct and support their employees.

The amount of direction and support people receive directly impacts the efficiency and quality of their work. Because we know that relationships are critical to success and that people have very different motivational needs 54% just will not get you to the success you require.

It is important to recognize your own default settings. If you have been using imapMyTeam effectively you will be aware that you have a ‘default’ setting when it comes to leadership. You are also aware that you can make a decision to do things differently than that default mode. However, when the pressure to perform is elevated the way you relate, communicate, direct, delegate, coach, support, etc. can easily return to the default mode because it feels natural and comes easily to you.

Any style is great if it is a match for what a direct report needs. Each is also a hindrance if it is the wrong style for the situation.

What to do?

Stretch your boundaries expand your repertoire, learn to develop and use strengths that are ‘uncomfortable’ but effective because they support someone on the team. Review the Coaching report in imapMyTeam for each of your direct reports. Better yet, schedule a meeting with each of your directs to discuss the coaching page. Do you provide this type of support? Is it natural or is it a stretch for your default behavior? If it is a stretch, practice it and it will not feel as hard the next time – and it will make you and your direct report more effective.

Your goal is to do better than the 54% who can only do it one way!