Is your team about to grow bigger? Are several teams merging into one, with you leading this new super-team? Or have you been put in charge of a new, large project and are introducing reinforcements to the team? If so, you should bear in mind the following four things so as to be an effective leader of this new, expanded team.
Clear definition of roles and responsibilities
According to the Harvard Business Review, a multi-member team needs clear definitions of what each employee is responsible for. Establish where one person's responsibility ends and another's begins, and describe all roles (with the employees' help) in a completely unambiguous manner.
Need to define a clear vision for the team
The team must have a shared vision, in other words, a specific goal to work towards. A clear and well-communicated vision helps all team members better understand their role in the group, and the team as a whole will know which direction it is heading in.
Team bonding on a human level
Don't underestimate interpersonal relationships and the need to build a positive team spirit. Be sure to organise some kind of social event, such as a team-building activity.
Well-thought-out team processes
What works for a small team may not necessarily work for a large one. And if your team processes, such as communication, had gaps in the past, this can be a big problem for a team with more members. This means internal team processes, especially those related to team communication, must be well thought out and clearly defined.
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