Team Building Tips

Are you rising to the top?  Have you reached a level of success where you feel compelled to give back?  While you cannot give "back" to the people who have helped you along the way, you can give "forward."  Being a mentor is an effective strategy in which you can contribute significantly to the career development of others and it offers a way of building skills towards future career goals for those with promise within your company.

Knowing how to delegate is not an inherent ability. Many managers, supervisors and even senior executives resist handing over tasks and responsibilities because of a variety of operational as well as personal reasons. They may be anxious about surrendering the control they have over various duties, or they may be afraid that subordinates will take exception to delegation. It is critical to rise above these obstacles because delegating effectively can have significant and comprehensive benefit for all involved, especially the company as a whole.

Can anyone learn to be a great leader? The short answer is, "No." Despite the claims of many leadership trainers, you can't turn anyone into a great leader any more than you can turn anyone into a great pianist, a great cook, or a great author. Great leaders develop the same way that great performers in other fields develop.

Many supervisors, managers and team leaders bemoan the fact that their team is not totally engaged with what he or she is trying to achieve.  Is it poor communication on the boss's part?  Lack of direction?  Lack or little motivation from the team members?