What is required to enable a person to become a trusted team leader? How does one go about gaining the trust and respect of each member of their team? We all know just what a pivotal role a team leader has and hence the importance of the above questions. To enable to write this article and to answer these questions I have asked a few of my friends their opinions on the subject:

I was speaking to a managing director of a well known DVD replication about this very subject only last week. He stated that a respected manager should lead the team from the front and be seen to be in charge. They should work well under pressure, arrive on time for work, look smart and professional as well as having a positive attitude.

Another friend who offers a stammering course in the UK had previously spent time in a management role within a large financial organisation. Honesty, integrity, fairness were words that he used to describe the characteristics required and he also stated that a team leader should not have any “favourites” within the team; they need to treat every member in the same way.

You should not ask a member of the team to do something that you would not personally do yourself stated Ian who makes it possible for people to make cheap calls. I think, he continued, that the team leader should muck in with the rest of the staff; get their hands dirty if you like. They should also offer you full support whenever something goes wrong whether it be a work related issue or a personal issue.

I know that there is a lot to take in but also hope that the team leaders out there have learnt a thing or two.

Profitibilty depends on a respected management being in place, by following some of the above tips and points should enable you to achieve this.

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