Leading teams

• Leading teams is not the same as managing them.
• Everything to do with developing people and getting the best performance out of them is a management activity.
• This is because managers need to make the best use of all resources to achieve an existing direction.
• Conversely, leaders need to develop new directions.
• Being a team leader, therefore, is not about being their manager.
• Leading a team means inspiring the team to change direction.
• You can lead a team in either of two ways:
  1. By advocating new directions to your team.
  2. By fostering innovation in your team.
• How can you set an example that encourages creative thinking in your team and design a culture that fosters innovation?
• Do you disempower your team? Try this quiz.

See Management to develop your skills in managing teams.