I recently came across a great article on the Australian Businesswomen’s Network blog about the value of strong leadership. It got me thinking about
some of the lessons I've learnt in my time leading teams, large and small, in
the arts.
My tips for successful leadership:
1. Everyone has different motivations for being in
their job. It really helps to try and figure out what their motivations are. By
taking genuine interest in people and getting to know them, you’ll quickly make
sense of it.
2. People like to have a goal to work towards – but
it needs to be tangible and within grasp. If it's too easy or seems impossible,
people lose interest.
3. Treat people with respect and value their
opinions. Teams usually comprise at least a few people who are smart and good
at their jobs. Listen to what they have to say and don’t always presume you
know better.
4. Be honest. It takes courage, but if something
has really gone wrong and it’s impacting on your team, admit it and put things
right.
5. Kind gestures never go astray – buying someone a
coffee or even passing some lollies around can make even the grumpiest team
member smile!
These things might all seem simple, but I have worked with
many people in leadership roles who really don’t seem to understand this stuff.
Intrinsically, it’s about respect and valuing your people – take that approach
and you’ll be amazed at what your team can achieve.
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