There are a number of common behaviours recognised in an effective Team Leader at the helm of a :productive team.

In particular, an effective Team Leader displays an ability to

Communicate effectively

Recognise the developmental requirements of team members

Set goals and motivate the team to achieve them

Provide enthusiastic and creative encouragement

Model acceptable behaviour

Communicate Effectively

:An effective Team Leader provides a high level of communication to the team members about

The goals that have been achieved

Any goals that still need to be achieved

How to achieve these goals

Where team members can go for support

When communicating with their team members, good Team Leaders use a consultative approach. This entails actively listening to team member concerns and opinions before deciding upon an appropriate strategy. An effective consultative approach also means that Team Leaders should .provide feedback to their team members on a regular basis

Recognise The Developmental Requirements Of Team Members

An effective Team Leader will identify the developmental needs of the team members and will install a process to ensure that each individual's needs are developed. This has direct benefits to both the individual and the team, as it increases morale within the team and helps to ensure that the best is attained from each team member. Delegation may be an effective way of providing team members .with development opportunities

Set Goals and Motivate the Team to Achieve Them

An effective Team Leader will set clear, identifiable and achievable goals and will be able to plan and monitor a team's progress against these goals. The steps to achieving these goals will need to be .mapped out and discussed with each team member

Provide Enthusiastic And Creative Encouragement

.Effective Team Leaders encourage creative and innovative approaches to problem solving

Model Acceptable Behaviour

An effective Team Leader provides the team with an appropriate role model. The Team Leader will demonstrate both acceptable behaviour and the relevant skills required by the team to undertake .their roles within the enterprise

Role modeling is an important element in the development of individual team members as it enables .the team to observe an example on which they can base their own performance and behaviour