- Source: THE ECONOMIC TIMES, 21 Sep. 2012
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Successful leader needs to put together a team that can deliver on contracted
assignments and think creatively. But it's equally important to identify the
team's strengths and put them to best use. ET shows how.
Get the Right Mix
Strategic and execution excellence should be one of the
crucial attributes of a strong team, says Shaily Gupta, group head-human
resources, Edelweiss Group. "Good leaders
ensure their teams get this blend right," she says. However, equally
important is the ability to handle the unknown, to take care of ambiguity and
fluidity, says Sandeep Banerjee, chief executive officer and managing director,EdenRed India.
The sense of ownership in team members and ability to work cohesively are important
to strengthen the performance of a team, says Banerjee. Adds Gupta: "Great
teams are those that foster individual creativity but at the same time
encourage interdependence which is productive and collaborative".
Go
Beyond the Brief
"Great teams have the ability to go beyond the brief
and bring new perspectives to the contracted assignment," Gupta says. Such
teams will inevitably push themselves and sometimes even their managements into
thinking out of the box, she adds.
Interact
Informally
While formal feedback can help identify strengths and weaknesses
of a team, informal interactions also help in knowing teams better. "I
always look out for personal experiences with my team members and colleagues in
both formal and informal settings to get to know them better and to appreciate
their (and each other's) strengths and advantages," says Banerjee.
Aim
at Larger Picture
A team that rests on past laurels can never achieve
greatness. To succeed and be a great team you need to have an achievement
orientation, says Gupta. Execution skill is critical to enhance a team's
performance and a leader needs to ensure that the team has the ability to look
at the larger picture and have a purpose behind their actions, adds Banerjee.
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