Leadership is summarily defined as influence .According to John Maxwell a leadership guru “everything rises and falls on leadership “.
The following are some tips on how to lead effectively :
- Understand organizational culture ie the way things are done in your organization .This includes communication , recruitment of new personnel ,conflict resolution and management.When you know your organizational culture you can then make a determination on how to navigate and bring about the necessary changes for the benefit of the organization and those who work in the organization.
- Study the personality types of the people you will be leading or working with in order to connect with them and relate well as you work together.
- Know every member of your team by name.When you call someone by their name they feel important .
- Appreciate the unique role each team member plays in the organization.
- Praise good work in private as well as in public.
- Involve your team members in some of the decision that will affect them . Consult them and hear their input before making final decisions .
- Hear feedback from your team members .
- Take your team through a process of change and help them appreciate the importance of change and what they will benefit from the change .
