A theory of leadership which assumes that anyone in a group may exercise leadership roles, and that the functions of leadership vary according to the "maturity" of the group (how well it's developed its norms, process, mutual understanding, etc.), Situational Leadership has practical applications in any organization or work team.
From the Center for Leadership Studies, home of Situational Leadership: Center for Leadership Studies - Related Articles
Posted on April 9, 2002 05:42 PM