Directing A manager using Style 1 provides specific direction about what, how, and when things need to be done. The feedback will tell you to what extent your team members perceive that you match your choice of a leadership style to their development level, in this case to their need for direction. Think of a specific example where you did provide direction when it was needed. Think of an example where you did not provide direction or training to someone who lacked experience or expertise. The feedback to one question on the assessment will tell you how well you set goals with team members who are learning a new task.
Research indicates that goal setting is perhaps the single best predictor of good performance.
Another question tells you if, in the eyes of your team members, you observe and monitor their performance closely enough when they are learning. And another question tells you how well you provide feedback to beginners. Low scores on any of these three items tell you that you should focus on these skills in developing your team members' competence, confidence, and motivation. List two or three steps you can take to improve your use of this leadership style. For example, you may want to be more specific about what each team member's exact job is and what a good job would look like.