Robin Sharma states: “The quickest way to build a superb business is to swiftly develop the leadership potential of every teammate.”
Developing an effective team is not just making sure the team works together as an integrated, effective manner. It is also to make sure that each team contributor behaves as a leader, and knows how to take leadership when a tricky, unexpected event occurs. This is particularly important in uncertain, complex situations
Developing the leadership capabilities of the people in the team is a major accountability point for the team leader. This means embracing some level of risk and failure as each team member goes through his leadership learning curve.
And as Jack Welsh writes, developing others becomes your prime responsibility when you make it to a management position.
When do you start developing leadership in your team?