Tannenbaum and Schmidt’s Leadership Continuum

Course description

Explains Tannenbaum and Schmidt''s ''leadership continuum'' and how the degree of authority displayed by the leader impacts on the area of freedom experienced by subordinates. There are examples of how using the wrong and right styles, and levels of authority, affect performance and the morale of staff.

Learning outcomes

• Describe the leadership continuum
• Identify when to use different leadership styles