As a project manager, we’re sure you’ve read at least one think-piece, or perhaps even an entire book dedicated to leadership techniques. At the end of the day, being a team leader is your job. And like everyone in the workforce, you’ve seen your fair share of leaders: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
What makes a successful team leader? If we’re talking about your agency’s bottom line, then positive performance metrics and accomplished goals and objectives indicate success. However, getting your team to perform well on paper has less to do with numbers than it does with your leadership skills. That’s right—the external success of a team (or at least the quantifiable numbers that indicate success) is dependent on the team’s fearless leader.
To help bring better leadership habits into your day-to-day routine, here are my five best tips on being a more effective team leader.
