Tag: Leadership effectiveness
Fiedler’s Contingency Theory: A Key to Effective Leadership?
Introduction Leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. According to Fiedler’s Contingency Theory, developed by psychologist Fred Fiedler in the 1960s, leadership effectiveness depends on how well a leader’s style fits the situation. This contingency model of leadership highlights that success stems from aligning task-oriented or relationship-oriented leadership with situational factors—like team dynamics or goal clarity. The…