Leadership development is often discussed in broad terms. It becomes more useful when translated into behaviours a team can actually experience from its leaders.
1. Clear communication
People need to understand priorities, decisions, expectations and the reasoning behind important changes.
2. Constructive feedback
Good leaders make feedback normal enough that it does not only appear when something has gone badly wrong.
3. Adaptability
Teams need leaders who can adjust when information changes without creating unnecessary confusion or abandoning direction altogether.
4. Judgement
Leadership involves deciding what requires attention now, what can wait and when the team needs involvement in the decision.
5. Accountability
Leaders set the tone for ownership by being clear about commitments, following through and addressing missed expectations fairly.
