LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK
Leadership is the ability to direct, guide and effectively supervise others to work towards a goal and achieve such common goal.
On the other hand, Team means Together Each Achieves More. This acronym has kept my team and me thriving in the organisation. At the beginning of each year, either through an annual retreat or organisational board meetings, a new goal is set for the organisation with reviewed Job descriptions and key performance indices. At that point, leaders of each department are expected to drive the goals through their team.
At an exhibition with my team
As leaders, they are expected to motivate, direct, counsel, and supervise their teams to achieve expectations. Again, there are other competencies expected of a good leader, qualities like integrity, communication, empathy, and leading by example. A good leader should always show accountability and ownership. The person is expected to stand in the gap and take responsibility for any challenge from the team, then go back to address the challenge in-house.
Furthermore, a good leader avoids micromanaging their team, communicates clearly, and carries the team along every decision made towards the vision, mission, and objectives. He must listen to suggestions and recommendations by the team, look out for the team, and motivate them to do more. A leader is expected to have the spirit of sportsmanship, good decision-making skills, and discipline when necessary, as well as reward performance.
Some time ago, my boss travelled without notice and stayed for over three months. My team and I did our best. We planned, controlled, and prudently managed both human and financial resources to his chagrin. There were no reported toxicities, and productivity was at its best within that period. We earned an ovation during the management meeting that heralded his arrival.
Additionally, teamwork is very important; no man is an island of knowledge; therefore, there must be synergy among teams and strong bonding to cross-function and collaborate. When there is no teamwork, the organisation tends to lose money and time. For teamwork to thrive, there must be diversity, equity, and inclusion. It helps to bring out the best in people.
Teamwork
Teams are the driving force of any business, and when they are led and managed by good leaders, it results in a continuous increase in productivity. However, when the environment is alien and toxic, the team breaks up into different groups, working in isolation and showcasing rivalry among themselves. It will affect business, moving forward, and achieving set goals will become an issue.
Therefore, leadership and teamwork are intertwined; they work pari passu. (hand in hand) While a good leader renders direction and drive towards a common goal, teamwork ensures that those goals are achieved individually and collectively. Together, Each Achieves More.
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