HOW TO MANAGE & LEAD THE TEAM SUCCESSFULLY

Being a manager / holding an appointment does not help you to become a leader, unless you are capable of extracting positive results from them / team. As a leader you need to diagnose the reasons for their under performance and help them to explore the creative solutions. Following are few clues that will help you to manage and lead the team successfully.

1. CLARIFY

    Communicate clearly & define respective roles.

    List out priorities.

    Provide resources.

    Ensure completion of task in stipulated time frame.

    Clarify the reasons why this team has been selected.

    Clarify performance standard expected.

2. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

   Small & occasional breaks improve relations.

   Allow time to relax. Organize fun filled recreational activities. This foster good

   communication & synergy among them.

   This help in understanding their mutual strength and weakness.

3. ENCOURAGE LEARNING

   Team member needs to be trained well to face uncertainties of the professions.

   Ensure everyone has necessary skills and knowledge to perform their task efficiently.

   Provide them reasonable training.

   Hold everyone in the team accountable.

   Simplify assignment by dividing among the team as a whole.

4. RIGHT ENVIRONMENT

   Individual recognition is the best motivation.

   Don’t get after on mistakes but create an environment that encourages the team to    perform well.

      Give them necessary authority and decision making power to motivate them.

      Appreciation keeps them in good spirit and encourages them. Acknowledge them for

      Accomplishments and recognize their abilities.