What advice would you give someone going into a team leadership and management position for the first time?

-There is a difference between a leadership and management

-You must know when to be each of them on the right situation. 

-Put your's rules to dominate the team. (Important at beginning)

-Help and support the team to gain their trust.

-Can't Satisfy everyone. and everyone have his own interest.

 

> First learn the business support function the team is catering.

> Under the level of ownership and the scope of work that the team is signed to offer.

> Understand the various levels of resources that are involved in the team.

> Understand the process, procedures in place and record the improvements that you think might be required for improved performance.

> Create a bond with the team members by having meets with the team. Also if possible have one on one with team members for better understanding of the ground you will be stepping into.

> Create/ Charter a SIP that will help you with understanding the responsibilities and role.

I would advise to develop the below mentioned qualities to succeed as a team leader...

-value the team

-have friendly approach with the team

-listen to the team and advice them appropriately

-study all the members of the team and identify their individual expertise and make use accordingly

-recognize the good work and reward appropriately

-try to inculcate the accountability, knowledge and work sharing attitude within the team and

you follow the principles, so that they follow your good deeds.

Thanks.

Keep it simple

As a leader it’s critical to have a clear-cut plan and set goals. Keep the goals simple, brief and achievable. For many of us, having too many goals can be overwhelming and can actually thwart our efforts to achieve success.

 

Take ownership

Convey confidence and be sure to communicate the big picture. Don’t assume your team knows what the picture is – take responsibility for keeping them informed on current or changing goals through periodic updates. Be honest about the headwinds that you may face and share your thoughts on how to overcome them.

 

Reward your employees

Adopt an attitude of gratitude. Take care of your team members — thank them for a job well done, pass credit along freely to others and praise in public. Remember to also take responsibility for failures and don’t ever play the “blame game.” As a leader, you are ultimately responsible for the results of your team so you need to own both the successes and any potential shortfalls.

 

Create a transparent work environment

Develop a team environment where people feel comfortable speaking openly and challenging each other. This starts at the top — with you — as the leader of the team. Establish a positive, harmonious office environment and you’ll reap the rewards of being surrounded by happy employees who want to work hard, do the right thing and succeed.

Manage by example to guide your team to the vision you believe in.

Management is an art; and like any artist you will need patient , vision and a lot of focus to reach your goal.

Listen & listen & listen to all members individually. Identify personal motivation & then career objectives for each. Agree with each member on improvement goals & set KPIs for each to reach goals. Share with them my vision to reach corporate objectives. Set Values of Team spirit : state serious rules to minimize side talks . Set Performance standards : both competence & involvement in details. Support & Support & Support at begeninig period. Request PPT for each to present his/ her tasks, achievements , ideas & action plan for next period. At Finally double visits in term of outdoor jobs.

The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, you are wasying your time.

Team work makes the dream work

Be very confident, but yet very humble. You should know that you made it there because you have all the required skills and attributes, its time to lay down your own footsteps. Take enough time to plan, as a well structured plan constitutes the solid base of a flawless execution. 

I would advise one not to abuse the authority that has been given.Always listen to the opinions and advise of those under you.A true leader knows shows grace,compassion and understanding.Be kind but firm.People should know exactly who you are,what you stand for and what you expect of them.

Learn from everybody, everybody is important including your surbodinates.