Leadership is examined through models and scenarios. Knowing the model — situational leadership, Tuckman, the common motivation theories — is half the mark; recognising which applies is the other half.
What leadership covers in the PFQ
- Leadership styles and situational leadership
- Tuckman's forming–storming–norming–performing
- Motivation theories (Maslow, Herzberg) at an introductory level
- The difference between leadership and management
- Building and developing a team
Where candidates lose marks
Picking one 'best' leadership style — situational leadership says it depends on the team.
Misplacing the Tuckman stages — storming is conflict, norming is cohesion.
Confusing leadership (direction, motivation) with management (planning, control).
Free, timed, exam-style questions across all ten PFQ topics — with an explanation for every answer and a per-topic breakdown.
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What is situational leadership?
The idea that there is no single best leadership style — the right style depends on the maturity and competence of the team, so an effective leader adapts their approach to the situation.
What is the difference between leadership and management?
Leadership is about setting direction, motivating and influencing people; management is about planning, organising and controlling the work. A project manager needs both.
The other nine topics
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