Question 12
Read the case study, then answer the question Murat and Hayat were key members of a project team headed by Tuval. Murat was technically competent and understood the project requirements very well, but lacked self-confidence. Hayat, on the other hand, was very confident but lacked technical experience and expertise. As Tuval was required to take over another project immediately, Murat was selected as project leader, but Tuval continued to devote 20% of her time to this project. After 6 to 7 weeks of taking charge, Murat begins to feel that he requires some help with his leadership style as the project is getting behind schedule. Tuval decides to coach him using a collaborative style. Which of the following is the most appropriate approach?
On the basis of her observations, Tuval diagnoses Murat's problem of lack ofassertiveness. She points out this problem and gives him some tips on how to enhance hisassertiveness.
Tuval sits together with Murat to generate alternative solutions andencourages Murat to consider the consequences of each of those alternatives.
Tuval points out that Murat is ultimately responsible for ensuring projectperformance and outcomes, and so should come up with solutions rather than problems. Shedoes this with the intention of putting pressure on Murat to get over his timidity.
Tuval shares the personal experience she had faced and solved such problemseven when she was much younger and less experienced.