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Subject: The Definition of Directive Behaviour

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Dennis S. Vogel

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Date Posted: 15:13:42 04/27/05 Wed
In reply to: Natalie 's message, "Store cards" on 07:39:14 02/16/05 Wed

Hi Natalie,

I hope you haven�t given up on me. I found a definition of Directive Behavior.
It�s from �Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Leadership� by Ken Blanchard, Patricia Zigarmi & Drea Zigarmi

�Four words can be used to define Directive Behavior: STRUCTURE, ORGANIZE, TEACH, and SUPERVISE.
�Directing is also appropriate for inexperienced people who you think have the potential to be self-directive.
It's largely one-way communication. You tell the person what, when, where, and how to do something and then you closely monitor the person on the problem or task.
"We refer to Style 1 as directing because when you use that style you are high on directive behavior but low on supportive behavior. You tell the person what the goal is and what a good job looks like, but you also lay out a step-by-step plan about how the task is to be accomplished. You solve the problem. You make the decisions; the person carries out your ideas."

For contrast I�m including this also.

�Different words are used to describe Supportive Behavior: PRAISE, LISTEN, ASK, EXPLAIN & FACILITATE."
You support your people's efforts, listen to their suggestions, and facilitate their interactions with others.

Thank you for waiting.

Dennis S. Vogel
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