Nicholas Calcanes has been responsible for assembling and leading
project teams throughout the course of his career. As such, he is aware
of the qualities that a good team leader needs to possess in order to
keep the group on course and ensure the project is delivered to
expectations. The following are all important qualities.
Clear Communicator
You must be able to communicate effectively with all team members, identifying the overall goal of the project and the key milestones that must be reached to attain that goal. You must also be able to offer constructive criticism that does not damage the confidence of team members, while still clearly highlighting areas of concern.
Transparency
Trust is often an underrated aspect of successful team management, so it is important that you are transparent in your aims and honest in what you tell your team. Employees are more willing to work under somebody who takes personal accountability and is doing what they do for both their interests and those of the company.
Positivity
Staying positive regardless of the situation will ensure that other team members approach the project with the same attitude. Instead of taking a defeatist attitude when an issue arises, encourage the team to work together to come up with a solution. Be sure to offer praise where it is deserved and do what you can to keep morale high.
Be Hands-On
Nicholas Calcanes believes that personal accountability in any line of work is important, so by taking a hands-on approach demonstrates your own commitment to the project and further inspires the team. Delegate where needed, but don’t allow the idea that you have lost interest in the project seep into the team mentality.
Clear Communicator
You must be able to communicate effectively with all team members, identifying the overall goal of the project and the key milestones that must be reached to attain that goal. You must also be able to offer constructive criticism that does not damage the confidence of team members, while still clearly highlighting areas of concern.
Transparency
Trust is often an underrated aspect of successful team management, so it is important that you are transparent in your aims and honest in what you tell your team. Employees are more willing to work under somebody who takes personal accountability and is doing what they do for both their interests and those of the company.
Positivity
Staying positive regardless of the situation will ensure that other team members approach the project with the same attitude. Instead of taking a defeatist attitude when an issue arises, encourage the team to work together to come up with a solution. Be sure to offer praise where it is deserved and do what you can to keep morale high.
Be Hands-On
Nicholas Calcanes believes that personal accountability in any line of work is important, so by taking a hands-on approach demonstrates your own commitment to the project and further inspires the team. Delegate where needed, but don’t allow the idea that you have lost interest in the project seep into the team mentality.
