“Leadership is not about being in charge, it’s about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek
Adaptive leadership is a leadership approach that encourages leaders to remain flexible, responsive, and capable of adjusting their strategies and leadership style based on the challenges they face and the needs of their teams. It involves navigating uncertainty and complexity by focusing on the most critical aspects of a situation and allowing the leader to evolve with changing circumstances.
Let’s look at two cases :
At 9 AM, Rita is about to begin her day with an important meeting when her junior employee, Renuka, walks in looking anxious. The project they’ve been working on has hit roadblocks. Instead of immediately offering instructions, Rita asks, “What’s your take on the situation? What do you think could be the next steps?” Renuka surprised at first, grows more confident as they discuss potential solutions. Rita watches with a smile...
