Situational Leadership & The MSL Role: Master It!
George Limen, PharmD, ACCA
2023 MSL Rookie of the Year (USA) | Senior Medical Liaison @ Novo Nordisk, Facilitating Scientific Exchange on the Disease of Obesity | Les Avis Sont Les Miens
The Situational Leadership Model or Theory, also known as the Hersey-Blanchard Model, suggests that no single leadership style is better than the other.
A key emphasis of #SituationalLeadership is that #leadership is not static. #SituationalLeadership is rooted in flexibility, hence the name "situational".
Four #SituationalLeadership Styles
Why Situational Leadership Matters for MSLs
#MSLs are individual contributors and are expected to lead without authority". Daily, #MSLs interact with a diverse range of healthcare professionals #HCPs, from students/residents to seasoned specialists and national/international #KOLs. Note: Not all MSLs interact with students/residents*. Each #HCP/stakeholder comes with a unique level of experience, knowledge, and learning preferences.
How Can MSLs Sharpen Their #SituationalLeadership Skills?
By understanding and applying #SituationalLeadership, MSLs can tailor their interactions to meet the individual needs of each stakeholder/HCP, fostering trust, effective communication, collaboration, and ultimately, better outcomes.
How do you apply #SituationalLeadership in your role?
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Read: Situational Leadership (Hersey-Blanchard) Model: How It Works
Medical Science Liaison @ National Functional Evaluations | MD
7moGreat advice!
Pharmacist l Youth Minister l Ambulatory Care l Medication Therapy Management | Master Certified Health Coach - Motivational, Non-judgemental, Respectful, Positive.
7moAgreed. I'd add that in any leadership style the leader must be open to the idea that they can learn from those they are leading, open to receiving feedback, be appreciative and encouraging, no matter the situation.
Medical Science Liaison- Otsuka CNS | Neurology | Psychiatry | Bipolar I | Schizophrenia | Major Depressive Disorder MDD | Key Opinion Leader Engagement
7moI think what I love the most about the distinction of different leadership styles is that it shows there isn't just one way to show leadership. It's too easy for people (especially introverts) to think because they aren't as charismatic that they aren't/ can't be leaders. Different situations and contexts call for different leadership styles. Mastering several types of leadership certainly helps as well!
Director, Omnichannel Marketing at Medical.watch
7mothis is a new one for me George! Appreciate you!!
Rare Disease Specialty Pharmacist and Leader PA OH NY WV
7moGood call-outs, George. These concepts seem simple, but they require practice & deliberate thought. You can apply these concepts even within interactions with your family. Does my son need me to direct and guide him or does he need me to instead listen and support him? Depending on the situation, the answer can be different. Taking the right path for each situation is good leadership and strengthens your relationship.