What are the Leadership Styles a good team leader must follow?

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Answered by: Batotun

  • Apr 2nd, 2007


There is no direct answer to this question.

If you think of it then it is a flamboyant style that usually would distinguish a leader from the team. However, at the same time flamboyance has to be complemented with actual knowledge of the technology/issues being addressed by the solution.

A few qualities that can make a good team lead:
1) Due diligence - A cliched term, but makes a lot of sense when one is leading a team of highly qualified technologists. Delving into the details of what each team member is involved in helps in constant monitoring of activities. It is a merry go round but is useful.
2) Reach the next level - communicate what the team is upto and what the achievements of the team have been to the next higher level. Gives visibility to the team as well as the lead
3) Personal outreach - common human beings (which means everyone except superman-m.h.r.i.p and Paris Hilton) are surrounded by pressures which can restrict thought flow at critical junctures. A good team lead can provide a reassuring pat on the back to team members who are under pressure. To do this you have to be able to identify with the team member and be able to give thoughtful advice (DO NOT discuss such issues with anyone - breaks the trust bond).
4) Encourage independent thinking - Reduces a lot of design and implementation problems.
5) Take the team out for a team-building session once in a while. Make sure the team gets "face time" with higher management. Invite higher management of course.

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Batotun

  • Apr 2nd, 2007
 

There is no direct answer to this question.

If you think of it then it is a flamboyant style that usually would distinguish a leader from the team. However, at the same time flamboyance has to be complemented with actual knowledge of the technology/issues being addressed by the solution.

A few qualities that can make a good team lead:
1) Due diligence - A cliched term, but makes a lot of sense when one is leading a team of highly qualified technologists. Delving into the details of what each team member is involved in helps in constant monitoring of activities. It is a merry go round but is useful.
2) Reach the next level - communicate what the team is upto and what the achievements of the team have been to the next higher level. Gives visibility to the team as well as the lead
3) Personal outreach - common human beings (which means everyone except superman-m.h.r.i.p and Paris Hilton) are surrounded by pressures which can restrict thought flow at critical junctures. A good team lead can provide a reassuring pat on the back to team members who are under pressure. To do this you have to be able to identify with the team member and be able to give thoughtful advice (DO NOT discuss such issues with anyone - breaks the trust bond).
4) Encourage independent thinking - Reduces a lot of design and implementation problems.
5) Take the team out for a team-building session once in a while. Make sure the team gets "face time" with higher management. Invite higher management of course.

eshuu4u

  • Nov 4th, 2009
 

To be a good team leader.... first and foremost thing we should have is to be a Good Listener... always listen to the problems or comments of the team members who are under us.. so that we can come with new ideas with them or take inputs from them to improve with their comments or suggetions. Never be IGOISTIC that why should i listen to my team member or think that how come a team member will know more than me... be supportive and encourage the team personally and professionaly...

A Team Leader must:
1.  Practice what he preaches.
2.  Easily reachable to team members.
3.  Good listener.
4.  Role model - show how to do the work and not just ordering an individual to work.
5.  Respect all individual.

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SumaMANU

  • Mar 16th, 2010
 

Good Leader is one who sets the goal to achieve a clear objective.

Trust the capabilities of the team members and performance of the team automatically increases.

Be there for the team -always

Be a motivator - by your knowledge and actions

Encourage brain storming and knowledge sharing sessions among the team.

Always involve atleast 2 people for any given task such that there is always a contigency if one goes on for leave.

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