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Are You a Directive or Supportive Leader?
Forty years of Blanchard research has proven that the best leadership style is the one that matches the developm...
Discover the new SLII®—empowering leaders with tech-enhanced learning
Blanchard’s refreshed SLII® is built for today’s leaders, featuring four innovative learning approaches that bring leadership essentials to life through dynamic, tech-enhanced delivery. Now more streamlined and easier to put into practice, SLII helps leaders develop key skills faster and make an impact in real time.
Available both in-person and online, the updated SLII offers flexible, high-impact learning designed to keep pace with the ever-changing workplace.
Empower every leader with a situational approach to leadership
SLII®, the world’s most widely used leadership training programme, teaches leaders how to build genuine connections with their people—creating a ripple effect of positive impact. When leaders connect this way, employees become more engaged and productive, helping their organisations thrive.
More than just a leadership course, SLII delivers outstanding return on investment across the whole organisation.
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A Proven, Time-Tested Leadership Model
SLII® is a straightforward, practical framework that helps managers identify an employee’s development stage for a task:
- D1: Enthusiastic Beginner
- D2: Disillusioned Learner
- D3: Capable but Cautious Contributor
- D4: Self-Reliant Achiever
From there, managers apply the right mix of directive and supportive behaviours to set their people up for success:
- S1: Directing
- S2: Coaching
- S3: Supporting
- S4: Delegating
Our award-winning learning design, The SLII Experience, blends Blanchard’s latest research with cutting-edge design theory. The result? A learning experience that helps managers quickly master the method and empower their team members to reach new professional heights.
Great leaders build meaningful connections.
Great leaders give their people what they need, exactly when they need it. That means having genuine conversations that empower, caring about their growth, being their champion, and recognising their potential.
Leading situationally is a big shift from old-school management styles—and it consistently delivers much better results.
54% of leaders use only one leadership style, regardless of the situation.
WHICH MEANS 50% of the time, leaders are using the wrong leadership style to meet the needs of their people.1
1 Blanchard internal data
Give leaders the tools to inspire and accelerate performance
With change happening faster than ever, visionary leadership isn’t just an asset—it’s essential. Managers need a leadership programme that helps them stay agile, lead situationally, and empower their people to thrive.
Research Driven
SLII® draws on over 30 years of research into leadership and work passion, incorporates the latest neuroscience insights, and continues to evolve alongside the modern workplace.
Proven Results
Over 10,000 companies worldwide have used SLII® to improve productivity, reduce turnover, and increase sales and profits
Creates Inspiring Leaders
SLII® meets the brain’s needs for competence, autonomy, and connection, fostering a safe environment where employees feel empowered to problem-solve, innovate, and collaborate.
Universally Effective
SLII® works for leaders everywhere, regardless of industry, language, or role. It teaches leaders how to provide the right direction or support at exactly the right time.
SLII® Enables Leaders To Build Deeper Relationships
When leaders are inspired and engaged, morale lifts, team members feel genuinely supported, employees become more creative problem solvers, and overall productivity grows.
Accelerate Development
SLII® helps managers fast-track the growth of their team members, guiding them from enthusiastic beginners to confident, self-reliant achievers.
Speak a Common Language
When managers and team members share the same language, there’s less misunderstanding, micromanaging, and frustration.
Improve Retention
Leaders who adapt their style to meet their people’s needs boosts morale, commitment, and engagement. After all, who’d want to leave a workplace like that?
Unlock Creativity
Research shows employees who feel supported by their manager are much more engaged—and engaged teams are the bedrock of innovation.
Ready to Get Started?
SLII® can be delivered face-to-face, online, virtually, or a mix of all three. Get in touch today to find out how SLII can help your leaders build meaningful connections that make a real difference.
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