When I read about the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition I couldn’t help to notice the resemblance with the The Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership® Theory I wrote about in a previous article.
Here is the updated table after the connections have been made:
| The Dreyfus model of skill acquisition | Maturity Level | Leadership Style |
|---|---|---|
| Novice | M1: Low maturity | S1: Telling |
| Advanced beginner | M2: Medium maturity, limited skills, lacking confidence | S2: Selling |
| Competent | M3: Medium maturity, higher skills, lacking confidence | S3: Participating |
| Proficient | M4: High maturity | S4: Delegating |
| Expert | Creates according to his vision | |
Adrian Dobre 