What makes an effective team leader

What makes an effective team leader

1. Characteristics of effective leaders

   • Adaptable
   • Self- confident
   • proactive
   • Reliable
   • Ambitious
   • Motivational
   • Has honesty and integrity
   • Works well under pressure
   • Vision
   • Decisive

2. Lewins leadership styles

   • Autocratic: Provide clear expectations, clear division between leader and followers, independently makes decisions
   • Participative: Offer guidance and encouragement, consult on decisions but retain the final say
   • Laissez-faire: Offer little or no guidance, leave decision making up to team members
   • Different leadership styles
     • Golemans leadership styles
       • Coercive: Demands team members comply with orders
       • Authoritative: Encourage team members to work towards a provided vision
       • Affiliative: Supports team members emotionally to build relationships
       • Democratic: Team members collaborate and make team decisions
       • Pacesetting: Sets high performance standards for team members
       • Coaching: Assists team members in their developments

3. A leader that can motivate their team

   • Sharing vision and values
   • Giving feedback and recognition
   • Valuing people
   • Offering minimal criticism
   • Fostering creativity
   • Stretching peoples talents
   • managing aspirations

4. Benefits of effective leadership for organisations

   • Achievement of objectives
   • Motivation of staff
   • Developing peoples skills
   • Shared vision and values
   • Enhanced reputation
   • Improved business performance
   • Retention of staff
   • Meeting organisations needs
   • Increase customer base