The Introspective Leader Podcast

Fiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership (a "Retro Management Series" Release)

Rachel Dyal & Stuart Chappell Season 2

In this "Retro Management Series" release, Stuart and Rachel discuss Fiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership. 

Components of the Theory:

  • Effective leadership depends on matching the right style with the right situation
  • The two type of leadership styles are the task-oriented style and the relationship-oriented style
  • The three workplace situation factors are leader-member relations, task structure, and positional power


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