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How can you transition from an individual contributor to a team leader?

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Becoming a team leader is a common career goal for many individual contributors who want to advance their skills, responsibilities, and impact. However, making this transition is not as simple as getting a promotion or a new title. It requires a fundamental shift in your mindset, approach, and skills. In this article, you will learn how to prepare for and succeed in your new role as a team leader, and how to motivate your team to achieve their goals.

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Vinay Agrawal

Leadership role in Clinical Research industry|People Manager| Mentor| Coach| Mindfulness trainer|
Menka Gavhane

Director, Clinical Operations at IQVIA
Animesh Chandra

Vice President - National Distribution Head at Vodafone Idea LTD,

1 Assess your strengths and gaps

Before you take on the role of a team leader, you need to have a clear understanding of your own strengths and gaps as a leader. You may have excelled as an individual contributor, but that does not mean you have all the skills and competencies required to lead a team. You need to identify what areas you need to develop or improve, such as communication, delegation, feedback, coaching, or conflict resolution. You can use self-assessment tools, feedback from your peers or managers, or external coaching to help you with this process.

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Animesh Chandra

Vice President - National Distribution Head at Vodafone Idea LTD,
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Evolution from an individual contributor to a team leader is an exhilarating experience provided, one follows a process, otherwise the probability of derailment is very high...All individual contributors are exceptionally skilled and are very proud of their individual achievements and milestones. While this pride of achievement is a big motivator, however upon transitioning to a team leader, it can be the biggest stumbling block. The tendency to hog the limelight and to always be the face of the organisation is one such habit, that needs to go away. Most leaders look for their ??versions in their DRs when ideally they should be accepting them as they are and helping them with improvisations. Empathy plays a central role in this transition.

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Elvis Castillo Suárez

Jefe de Personas con amplia experiencia en Recursos Humanos | Enfoque en el DO y Liderazgo | Enfocado en Posiciones Estratégicas | Experiencia en Rubros Gastronómico, Retail, Siderúrgico, Logística y Distribución
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Es crucial conocer tus fortalezas y áreas de mejora. Realiza una autoevaluación honesta de tus habilidades, busca retroalimentación de colegas y superiores, y considera programas de desarrollo profesional. Trabaja en el fortalecimiento de tus habilidades de comunicación, liderazgo y resolución de problemas. Además, busca oportunidades para liderar proyectos y equipos peque?os para ganar experiencia práctica. La autenticidad y el aprendizaje continuo son clave en este proceso.

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2 Learn from other leaders

One of the best ways to prepare for your new role as a team leader is to learn from other leaders who have been in your position before. You can seek out mentors, role models, or advisors who can share their insights, experiences, and best practices with you. You can also observe how they interact with their teams, how they handle challenges, and how they motivate their team members. You can ask them questions, seek their advice, or request their feedback on your own leadership style and actions.

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Vinay Agrawal

Leadership role in Clinical Research industry|People Manager| Mentor| Coach| Mindfulness trainer|
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One has to be a keen observer to understand how another leader reacts in a certain situation. What are the various parameters considered for making a decision etc? Besides, an active network can help you to fall back on your queries. The baseline is the ability to keep learning from situations and people.

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3 Communicate your vision and expectations

As a team leader, you need to communicate your vision and expectations clearly and consistently to your team. You need to align your team with the organizational goals and values, and explain how their work contributes to the bigger picture. You also need to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for your team and each individual member, and track their progress and performance. You need to communicate openly and regularly with your team, and provide them with the information, resources, and support they need to succeed.

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4 Empower and engage your team

As a team leader, you need to empower and engage your team by giving them autonomy, ownership, and recognition for their work. You need to delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively, and trust your team members to make decisions and solve problems. You also need to encourage collaboration and teamwork among your team members, and foster a positive and supportive culture. You need to recognize and appreciate your team's efforts and achievements, and celebrate their successes and milestones.

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Menka Gavhane

Director, Clinical Operations at IQVIA
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Totally agree the key is to stand your grounds on technical expertise but slowly engage with your team members, listen, hVe regular connects n be empathetic

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Vinay Agrawal

Leadership role in Clinical Research industry|People Manager| Mentor| Coach| Mindfulness trainer|
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While you are learning the ropes of the new role, you must empower and keep continuous engagement with the team. This will help you in your onboarding journey, learning about the team members and their strengths. In the process, you will be able to build a strong sense of trust and belonging within the group.

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5 Develop and coach your team

As a team leader, you need to develop and coach your team by providing them with opportunities to learn, grow, and improve their skills and competencies. You need to identify the strengths and areas of improvement of each team member, and create a personalized development plan for them. You also need to provide them with constructive feedback, guidance, and advice on their work and performance. You need to coach them to overcome challenges, learn from mistakes, and achieve their goals.

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6 Adapt and evolve as a leader

As a team leader, you need to adapt and evolve as a leader by constantly learning and improving yourself. You need to seek feedback from your team, your peers, and your managers, and reflect on your own actions and outcomes. You also need to keep up with the changes and trends in your industry, your organization, and your team. You need to be flexible and resilient, and embrace new challenges and opportunities. You need to be open to new ideas, perspectives, and approaches, and experiment with different ways of leading and motivating your team.

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Hendrina Shikongo Haininga

Lead Generation Expert and Representative Management Specialist and driving Growth for One Percent Club, with 9+ years experience in hospitality industry
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As a team leader, you need to adapt and evolve as a leader by constantly learning and improving yourself. You need to seek feedback from your team, your peers, and your managers, and reflect on your own actions and outcomes. You also need to keep up with the changes and trends in your industry, your organization, and your team. You need to be flexible and resilient, and embrace new challenges and opportunities. You need to be open to new ideas, perspectives, and approaches, and experiment with different ways of leading and motivating your team.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Vinay Agrawal

Leadership role in Clinical Research industry|People Manager| Mentor| Coach| Mindfulness trainer|
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I have seen a few ICs move up to lead roles but not be able to keep up with the demands of their new role. One of the reasons is the skill sets that they possess helped them to excel in their previous role, however, the new role demands additional competencies. This is an important area to focus on. Your manager/mentor should be able to guide you regarding the readiness of the new role. If you want to know what your strengths and weaknesses are, you might want to do a thorough SWOT analysis.

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1 Assess your strengths and gaps

2 Learn from other leaders

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4 Empower and engage your team

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6 Adapt and evolve as a leader

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1 Assess your strengths and gaps

2 Learn from other leaders

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4 Empower and engage your team

5 Develop and coach your team

6 Adapt and evolve as a leader

7 Here’s what else to consider

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