10 Mistakes to Avoid When Leading the Team
Effective teamwork knows no level. It is just as important among top leaders as it is among middle managers, front line staff etc. The absence of teamwork at any level (or between levels) will limit an organizations effectiveness and can eventually destroy it.
Below are 10 common mistakes made by leaders that we should all avoid.
1. Failure to develop and maintain basic management and leadership skills.
2. Permitting poor employee selection techniques.
3. Failure to discuss expectations or establish goals which have been mutually set.
4. Inattention to training and devlopment needs of the team.
5. Failure to advocate, support and nuture team building activities.
6. Preventing the involvement of team members in any activity where they could make a contribution.
7. Failure to provide and receive feed back from the team.
8. Allowing conflict and competition to get out of control or trying to eliminate it all together.
9. Depending on someone else to recognize and reward the team and it's members.
10. Failure to send players who have not responded to coaching back to the "minor leagues".
Remember, you are only as strong as your weakest link. It is best to identify and grow the links, as the whole chain then becomes strong.
Ecumen Consulting can provide the training and/or mentorship you may need.
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