From “doing tasks” to leadership: how to adapt management style to the context [ukr]

Talk presentation

Ever noticed that one team runs like a well-oiled machine while another keeps getting stuck? Why does one developer thrive on freedom while another panics without clear instructions? And most importantly—how do you handle this when you’re no longer just coding, but leading?

In this talk, we’ll break down how to choose the right leadership style depending on the situation and the maturity level of your team:

• 🔹 When to control and when to step back (Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Model).
• 🔹 How to assess uncertainty levels and respond effectively (Stacey Matrix & Cynefin Framework).
• 🔹 How to delegate without endless clarifications (Management 3.0 Delegation Levels).
• 🔹 Why simply “assigning tasks” is a failure and how to communicate effectively (Leadership Ladder).
• 🔹 What motivates people beyond money and how to use it (Moving Motivators).

This talk is for those who want to stop “putting out fires” and start influencing people and outcomes like a pro.

📌 Key Takeaways:

1. One leadership style won’t cut it. Adapt to your team’s maturity level.
2. How to tell if you’re dealing with chaos, complexity, or simplicity? The Cynefin framework gives clues.
3. Delegation isn’t just “do this”—it’s about trust. Learn how to assign tasks that actually get done.
4. How to avoid getting stuck between micromanagement and complete detachment. The Leadership Ladder in action.
5. Motivation isn’t just about money. What drives IT professionals, and how to leverage it.

🚀 This will be practical, a bit painful at times, but by the end, you’ll see your team in a whole new way.