How important is good communication for a team leader?
Good communication skills are essential for any team leader. An ability to communicate with supported employees according to their preferences is a first step in developing team commitment and cooperation. Without the skills and knowledge to talk and act in ways that acknowledge the needs of supported employees in the work team, obtaining commitment and cooperation in the work team is difficult. Knowing how each member of your team prefers to gather information and how each member prefers to get advice and to be given instructions will help you to communicate the team goals appropriately to each team member.