What are the important skills should a leader has to manage his /her team?

Skills of a leader: he/she should be a good communicator, because with out good communication skills words can be misenterpreted and miscommunicated; he/she should be respectful to be respected, a very good listner, understanding, well organized, he/she should be very well versed in all information pertaining to his job and his employees jobs. 

how to handle problematic situations.

What are the important skills should a leader have to manage his /her team?

In a High Performing Leadership role a leader is : a Vision Creator, a Team Builder, a Task Allocator, a People Developer,  a Motivation Stimulator

High performing Leadership : A leader exemplifying high performance leadership must have  :

DRIVE: Leaders exhibit a high effort level. They have a relatively high desire for achievement, have a lot of energy, show initiative, and they’re persistent in their activities

DESIRE TO LEAD: Leaders have a strong desire to influence and lead others, they demonstrate the willingness to take responsibility

INTEGRITY: Leaders build trusting relationship between themselves and followers by being truthful and by showing consistency between word and deed

SELF CONFIDENCE: Leaders build trusting relationship between themselves and followers by being truthful and by showing consistency between word and deed

INTELLIGENCE: Leaders need to be intelligent enough to gather, synthesize, and interpret large amounts of information; and to be able create visions, solve problem, and make correct decisions

JOB RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE : Effective leaders have a high degree of knowledge about the company, industry, and technical matters. In-depth knowledge allows leaders to make well-informed decisions and to understand the implications of those decisions.

The ability to form mutually respectful relationship with others and to succeed in getting your ideas heard is a vital element of being a good leader . Having influence enables you to gain support and commitment for your proposals and therefore increase your potential for success.

Effective influencers are convincing and trustworthy and both these qualities self management . in order to persuade other to accept your point of view, it is necessary present a clear case that matches their needs. The following are essential steps in self management towards achieving influence  over your team

·         Order your thoughts logically before you present an idea

·         Study the technique of public speakers

·         Improve your credibility by being well informed

·         Understand that effective influence stems from two way dialogue

·         Notice other people’s body language when you suggest an idea

·         Be flexible in your approach and consider the concerns of others

·         Understand how influence helps you create agreements with others

·         Review and update your goal regularly

·         Win the trust and respect of your senior managers

·         Tailor your points to suit decision makers

·         Be confident when you telephone your customers as this would build trust in your abilities

·         Consider what motivates you in your work

·         Make sure you listen as well as speak

·         Make it your goal to talk to new people wherever you go

·         Become a natural optimist- look for solutions rather than dwelling on problems

·         Ask a friend for feedback about your strengths, weaknesses and abilities

·         Understand that setbacks will happen

·         Recognize that influence comes from developing good relationships and sharing creative ideas

·         Listen to your instincts when you are making difficult decisions

·         Be aware of other people’s perceptions

·         Match voice tones with others to build rapport

·         Avoid giving advice unless you are asked for it

·         Remember that people respond well to honesty and courtesy

·         Notice the way successful people  in your organization dress

·         Choose clothes that are well coordinated and stylish

·         Take the view point of the person you want to influence

·         When you sell an idea, highlight the key benefits only

·         Use “we” rather than “you” when seeking the support of others

·         Take deep breath before you react to criticism

·         Watch the other part’s responses to your suggestions and if necessary change your approach.

·         Remember that junior staff are tomorrow’s bosses

·         Start networking today- pick up the telephone

·         Get your name by writing articles in journals

·         Keep in regular contact with your acquaintances through emails, telephone calls

·         Keep your team informed about developments

·         Show enthusiasm when you brief someone- energy is contagious

·         Exert influence by showing your expertise

·         Ensure that each individual feels he or she is a valuable member of the team

·         Build a reliable reputation so that senior managers learn to trust you.

·         Be assertive

·         If someone objects to your proposal , ask for their ideas on how it could be improved

·         Stay focused on your goals when you are faced with conflict

·         Respect diversity and everyone’s right to  disagree

·         Focus on agreements and find solutions

1) Motivate

2) Innovate

3) Practice what you preach 

fair and kind

A leader must have a management skills inorder to manage his team well .. and also be respectable

Transparent communication is the most important leadership trait and behavior that a leader should possess. Effective leaders should also demonstrate honesty, transparency and collaboration in words and deeds.

A leader must be discipline,selfless,thougthful with quick reflexes,focused n courageous.Yes,visionary n must lead my example,transparent n truthful,must uphold positive virtues against all vices.

The most difficult challenge for the leader is to be trully respected by his/her staff.  Respect that comes from the personality that reflects him/her as a person. Ingredients: Ethics, Justice,manners, motivation. The true goal that any leader should focus on is to give birth to more leaders not to more followers.