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Contingency Theory

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Maybe leadership isn’t about who you are, what skills you have or how you act. This inquisitive contemplation brought forth the idea of Contingency theory, and moved the field of leadership theory forward by another drastic step. Contingency theory is merely predictive. Intro to Leadership Theory.

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Skills Theory

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The skills theory grew from the obvious flaw in the trait approach; traits are relatively fixed. This meant that trait theory was not particularly useful for developing new leaders who lack those traits. Skills theorists sought to discover the skills and abilities that made leaders effective. Why Theory.

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Use the History of Leadership to Lead Better Today

Mark Sanborn

Later theories emphasized the behavior of leaders, including the contrast of task-oriented and people-oriented styles. Listening is always on the list of essential leadership skills and yet so rarely done well. Be a good communicator: Clearly communicate your vision and goals, and provide regular feedback on progress.

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Situational Leadership Theory

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If you haven’t noticed it yet, most leadership theories build on the previous one. In the same manner, situational leadership theory builds upon contingency theory. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory. Skills Theory. Style Theory.

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Path-goal Theory

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Path-goal theory is a contingency theory, in that it predicts how leaders style will interact with follower needs and the nature of the task. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory. Skills Theory. Style Theory. Contingency Theory.

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Transformational Leadership Theory

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Regardless, transformational leadership theory is a valuable and widely used approach to studying and teaching leadership. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory. Skills Theory. Style Theory. Contingency Theory. Situational Leadership Theory.

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Servant Leadership Theory

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In any case, Servant leadership theory has a place within the spectrum of leadership theory, as it represents the strongest emphasis on followers of any theory. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory. Skills Theory. Style Theory. Contingency Theory.

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