padtes

• Apr 14th, 2007

 

A good team leader has to have

1. Good knowledge of the project (s) he is leading
2. Genuinely interested in the success of project AND individuals.
3. Helping and problem solving team members
4. Open to suggestions from team members
5. Has to be responsible for whatever decision a team member has taken
6. Not afraid of failure
7. Nice to have: technically sound so as to replace any of the team member

jamylady

 Profile Answers by jamylady 

• May 21st, 2007

 

I would like to add some more.
 A good team should be a good motivator. I know many teams disintegrate due to lack of motivation. Even though a team member gets a lower pay compared to his colleagues, if you can motivate him, then you can expect lot more than you expect.
Personally I am big fan of motivation. You can do this by showing appreciation on what he/she doing. If you think your team or a team member did a wonderful job, then send the appreciation letters to managers cooping them.

Then another attribute I would like to add is the courage. You should be able to stand up for your team. If your team has taken an initiative on which you yourself is not sure of the success, then you are taking the risk and you should be able to justify why you are taking this risk. In this scenario, if the team feels insecure, then they wont be able to deliver a quality product.

Yoganand Aiyadurai

 Profile Answers by Yoganand Aiyadurai 

• Feb 17th, 2008

 

1. Trust and confidence
2. Make sound and timely decisions
3. Lead by example
4. Keep the team informed wirh the changes
5. Develop a sense of responsibility for the team members
6. Use the full capabilities of your team members