One of the most common mistakes a coach can make is to misjudge the level of a player. If the leader doesn't work with each player according to where he is in his development, the player won't produce, succeed, and develop. According to management consultant Ken Blanchard, all team members fit into one of four categories with regard to the type of leadership they need:
•Players who need direction. These players don't really know what to do or how to do it. You need to instruct them every step of the way.
•Players who need coaching. Players who are able to do more of the job on their own will become more independent, but they still rely on you for direction and feedback.
•Players who need support. Players able to work without your direction still may require resources and encouragement.
•Players to whom you delegate. At this stage, players can be given a task, and you can be confident that it will be done. They only need you to lead. Provide them with vision on the front end and accountability on the back end, and they will multiply your efforts toward success.
•Players who need direction. These players don't really know what to do or how to do it. You need to instruct them every step of the way.
•Players who need coaching. Players who are able to do more of the job on their own will become more independent, but they still rely on you for direction and feedback.
•Players who need support. Players able to work without your direction still may require resources and encouragement.
•Players to whom you delegate. At this stage, players can be given a task, and you can be confident that it will be done. They only need you to lead. Provide them with vision on the front end and accountability on the back end, and they will multiply your efforts toward success.
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