Aung Aye (Yangon University) - How to work with others to achieve good results

Understanding what it takes to be a good leader

Most people work in teams at some level, responsible for a part of the team. It is the nature of teams to bring together a group of people with the skills and expertise to complete a project in a short period of time and to pave the way for a great outcome. This can create tension around the different people and (often) the processes to manage. If you are new to team leadership, this book will help you to clearly understand your goals, select the right people, and navigate the tensions so that your team has the best chance of achieving its goals.

A great team leader is a leader who knows how to lead. There are so many books on team leadership that it's hard to believe. But the conclusions of those books are the ultimate "knowledge of life." The reader reading this book may be the first person to manage a team after receiving a warm "congratulations." Or he may be reading this book to brush up on his management skills.

It is true that some people are naturally better suited to leadership roles than others. However, the skills needed to be a leader can be learned. This chapter will discuss practical ways to help you build your confidence as a leader in a team.

Level (1).

Understand that there are different types of leaders.

As you might imagine, there are many different leadership styles based on people's inherent qualities. For example, consider the three types of shepherds.

> The first type is the one where he opens the gate of the sheepfold and leads the flock, instead of the one where he leads the flock. This shepherd leads from the front.

> Another type of shepherd leads or guides the flock from behind. This is a form of leadership that is supportive and supportive.

> The third type of shepherd is one who follows the flock from the front, follows the flock from the back, and moves and guides the flock when it is in the middle. This illustrates a leadership style that is responsive to the situation.

Noteworthy

Being flexible is key to good management. Leaders need followers to exist, and that need changes with the situation. Knowing how to use different leadership styles will help you respond equally effectively to a wide range of situations.

Another philosophical view recognizes that there are four leadership styles.

> Direct leadership ( direct)

> Process- driven leadership

> Creative leadership •

> Facilitative leadership

Each of these leadership styles is related to a personal trait. Just because you are calm doesn't mean you can't be a leader. It's that you have a natural tendency that manifests itself as a calm, relaxed style and type of leadership. As you become more confident and more comfortable with your leadership style, you can gradually learn other leadership styles that are more powerful, more impactful, or more organized. Work on the leadership style that you want. Until you have a natural leadership style that you can stand out from the crowd.

Each of these leadership styles has its own unique characteristics that are compatible with each other. For example, a leader who is organized and organized is likely to be able to successfully lead a process-critical situation, such as implementing a complex project. A leader who is calm or supportive will be able to manage a group of skilled people well. Influential leaders are better suited to tasks that require real motivation or change.

Transferring your skills between different workplace environments

If you feel more comfortable leading in some situations than in others, don't worry. As you gain more experience and practice in leadership, you will find that your skills can be transferred to different areas of your professional life.

For example, if you are the host of a business presentation or entertainment event, you might reach out to someone in the audience and ask for help. But I don't think that's possible in a team you've just started managing.

Reaching out to someone in the audience and asking for help! is an excellent skill and is very...