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What does one need to do to become a good team leader? How can one earn the respect and trust of the members of the team? I am sure that the majority of people are fully aware as to just how important the role of a team leader which is why I have asked the above questions. To enable to write this article and to answer these questions I have asked a few of my friends their opinions on the subject:

I was speaking to a managing director of a well known professional composite door company about this very subject only last week. He stated that a good manager needs to be the role model of the team. They should therefore have excellent time management skills, be a good communicator, be well dressed and have a positive approach to life and any tasks that are undertaken.

Another friend who offers cheap holidays in the UK had previously spent time in a management role within a large financial organisation. Honesty, integrity, fairness were words that he used to describe the characteristics required and he also stated that a team leader should not have any “favourites” within the team; they need to treat every member in the same way.

You should not ask a member of the team to do something that you would not personally do yourself stated Ian who makes it possible for people to make cheap calls. I personally believe that a team leader should be prepared to muck in to show that they are also a fully working member of the team and not just a delegator. A team leader needs to be able to offer full support to each member of staff whatever issues arise, personal or professional.

Well there is quite a lot to take in; I hope that you team leaders have learnt a thing or two.

Profitibilty depends on a respected management being in place, by following some of the above tips and points should enable you to achieve this.

I hope these tips have provided you with the necessary information to become a professional and successful team leader; remember at the end of the day we can only try our best.