How to Use the Skill-Will Matrix to Better Manage People and Performance

The Skill-Will Matrix is a situational leadership model, made popular by Max Landsberg in his book The Tao of Coaching (2003). The Skill-Will method is easy to remember and apply, and that is why it remains popular with managers. The approach is primarily used to help identify the leadership style best suited to a given team member, but it can also help managers consider the performance management of their employees. Situational leadership is a type of leadership theory that advocates for leaders to adapt their management approach to fit the circumstances. The premise is that there is no single correct way to lead in every situation as people, challenges and events are in flux. Therefore, good leaders use their judgement and flex their style according to the needs of the situation. The Skill-Will method is similar to the classic <a href="https://therightquestions.co/situational-leadership-how-leaders-can-adapt-their-leadership-style/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership model</a> but differs in the respect that its focuses on the subject (the employee) rather than the leader (or employer). <h1>The 4 Quadrants and Leadership Styles of the Skill-Will Matrix</h1> The skill-will matrix is a simple way to assess the right leadership style according to an individual or team’s level of will (motivation) or skill (competence). It is easily visualised as a two-by-two table with one axis being will (low and high) and the other axis being skill (low and high). <a href="https://betterhumans.pub/how-to-use-the-skill-will-matrix-to-better-manage-people-and-performance-278f9ff47283">Read More</a>