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  • Unhappy Lead

    If a lead is not happy with the supervisor/manager, is it advisable to talk to his/her suupervisor or is there any other option?

  • What steps must a team leader take to motivate the team?

    Shalini Vig

    • Jul 25th, 2011

    A leader should always make his/her team feel that the process is in the good shape due to their hard work. Its really necessary to boost team's moral from time to time in order to get best output and...

    Miss S

    • Jun 30th, 2011

    Believe in my team.Inspire them by leading by example, people learn more from what we do than what we say.Recognise and reward.Constantly emphasize the value that they add to the organise as a whole.D...

  • 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.

    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 -alwaysBe a motiv...

  • What size team have you led and how did you measure your success as a team leader?

    Shalini

    • Jul 25th, 2011

    I have handled team size of 8. A performing, motivated and groomed team implies successful team leader. Along with that client satisfactions is also a key point that measures a team leader's effic...

    Miss S

    • Jun 30th, 2011

    I have lead a team of 13 bankers and currently lead a team of 7 investment bankers.  I strongly feel I work with the best and we all are winners, I measure my success as a leader when I see consisten...