Leadership and the team

 

1- Build an empowered team

One of your responsibility is building a team’s ability and belief that they can make decisions that impact the organization they work on.

 

How to recognize an empowered team?

• They have the power to make decision
• They have access to information
• They have access to resources
• They have a sense of accountability

2- Stretch the team

Challenge people and get them deeply involved in the work they do

• Surprise people with real challenges
• Use stretch goals
• Get to know what motivates each individual
• Bring them into your work
• Get people deeply involved

3- Upset your team’s thinking

As a leader, it’s vital that your team doesn’t being to “groupthink”

Here are some helpful techniques to make sure you upset your team’s thinking

• Tell the team what “groupthink” is
• Use a “rotating chair” to lead the meeting
• Consider the outside view
• Don’t let the team know your view point
• Play devil’s advocate
• Get people to consult and report back

4- Trust the virtual team

here are nine tips to help you successfully lead your virtual team

• Start with everyone in one room
• Begin with some ground rules
• Ensure that you deal with everyone equally
• Get to know individuals outside the team meeting
• Provide relevant & timely feedback to all members
• Consider time zones
• Understand the culture of those you’re working with
• Be consistent in your rewards and recognition