Leadership Skill: Team Development

People are the most important asset.

The best leaders place a strong value on people.

They also realize that references to a "team" ring hollow if the members of the team don't feel valued as people, or if they see the team leader reaping all the glory while they do all the work.

So remember the following leadership skill team development points:

A team is a group of individuals who may have different needs but are pursuing a common, unifying goal.
An effective team is more than the sum of its parts; an ineffective team achieves less than individuals working on their own might have.
Acknowledge the unique talents and motivation of each team member.
A carefully selected team with complementary strengths outperforms a collection of talented individuals who are competing to be the "star".
A strong leader is empowered, not threatened, by selecting strong team members.
Remind each team member how his actions contribute to group goals.
Remind team members that even the most powerful, competent leader can't do it alone and that you need their help.
Actively reward team-oriented actions and attitudes.
Expect resistance to team building. Overcome it with verbal encouragement and actions that confirm your commitment to the team approach.
Delegate to team members accroding to their strengths and developmental needs.

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