How did the Leaders Demonstrate Flexibility & Adaptability

(1) How did the leaders demonstrate flexibility and adaptability? Please provide examples.
During the mission, the leaders demonstrated both flexibility and adaptability in their roles. The central leader Urzua was able to adapt his leadership from the military style that is similar to mining operations to one where decisions were made in a democratic way (Rashid et al, 2013).
(2)How did the leaders apply aspects of the path-goal theory to this situation? Provide examples.
The leaders applied the aspects of path-goal theory which involved assessment of the situation and becoming flexible in their leadership roles. Leaders act in a participative, directive and supportive or achievement oriented styles based on the needs of the subordinates (Crosan et al, 2005). As examples, the central leader (Urzua) coordinated all efforts from members and the delegated tasks adequately. He also maintained control of his team in the challenging circumstances. He established a shared objective, involved ceremonies and rituals to give hope and motivation to his team (Scandura et al, 2013).
(3) Did the leaders communicate effectively with all of the stakeholders involved?
The leaders ensured effective communication with stakeholders in the whole process. As an example, there was complete coordination, all the members were allowed to suggest ideas, and that which was more logical was chosen (Scandura et al, 2013). There was also effective communication with family members and other people involved. The president; Sougarret offered the missing miners’families and the people of Chile hope without disguising the truth about the odds that could occur (Rashid et al, 2013).
(4)How could communication have been improved?
In my opinion promoting boundaries enhances innovation in group of people working. They give people space they need to think, organize and reflect on their decisions. Therefore, Sougarret would not have allowed interaction between families and press with the rescue team directly. Similarly at the beginning of the rescue mission, the government should have provided proper links for the emergency officials to communicate with the trapped miners.
(5) How well did the leaders follow the situational approach to leadership? Provide examples.
In addition, the team leader subdivided the miners into three groups that were organized around their living arrangements. When contact was made with the rescue team, Urzua followed the advice from various experts from outside and established a dark area for sleeping, a light one for social activities, and a dim area for work activities t...