What do you do if your team leader lacks the key qualities for social impact success?

Approach the situation with empathy and diplomacy. Provide specific examples of how the leader's behavior or actions are impacting the team's ability to achieve social impact goals. Offer support and resources to help the leader develop the necessary skills and qualities for success in social impact initiatives. This might include training programs, mentorship opportunities, or access to relevant literature and resources. If necessary, seek external support or guidance from mentors, advisors, or consultants with expertise in social impact leadership. They can provide valuable insights and advice on how to address leadership challenges and enhance team effectiveness.

One thing to understand is that your TL has a much wider span of control and horizontal visibility than yourself. So, they are able to see and understand the same situation from a wide-lens. So, trying to understand the situation from their angle is very important. Many times, the junior makes an assumption that my manager/TL is incompetent, which is very wrong.

C'est une situation délicate et malheureusement courante, touchant plus de 80 % des cas. Dans ces circonstances, j'anticipe la situation et propose de manière proactive et constructive une vision, des actions jugées utiles, ainsi que les risques que je nommerais diplomatiquement des points d'attention. De plus, je m'engage fermement à accompagner la mise en ?uvre et à assurer un suivi régulier, que ce soit directement ou à travers les dispositifs en place, afin d'atteindre l'impact recherché. En outre, je veillerai à attribuer le succès intermédiaire jusqu'aux résultats les plus élevés, en soulignant l'importance de son leadership dans cette réussite

Observar, ponderar, comunicar, ouvir, avaliar e construir/agir, s?o verbos úteis no dia a dia, que ajudam a tomar decis?es com bases mais realistas e integras quando trata-se de rela??es de trabalho, principalmente quando você é o gestor.

Take time to objectively evaluate the leader's strengths and weaknesses. Identify specific areas where the leader falls short in qualities essential for social impact, such as empathy, strategic thinking, or communication. Understanding the gap is crucial before taking further steps.

Find a respectful and constructive way to communicate your concerns. This could be through a one-on-one meeting, where you express your observations and how it impacts the team's ability to achieve its social impact goals. Approach the conversation with specific examples and from a place of wanting to support the leader and the team's success.

More than seeking support, I suggest that you talk to your ex-managers from previous company or a person with higher title from an external place than within the company. This helps oneself in understanding the situation and also plan the next approach in a smoother way.

One should also suggest appropriate training program so that the team leader can improve those skills which may be lacking at the time of having the discussion with him/her

If direct communication does not lead to improvement, consider seeking support from other team members or higher management. Look for those who share your observations and concerns, ensuring that your approach is constructive and aimed at finding solutions rather than assigning blame.

La vie en entreprise n'est pas un long fleuve tranquille. Lorsque vous traversez cette situation concentrez-vous sur ce que vous estimez être le plus important. Choisissez vos objectifs, vos combats. Allez jusqu'au bout. Trouvez vous d'autres alliances avec lesquelles vous pourrez vous unir pour influencer votre chef d'équipe. Le but recherché est de pouvoir créer des ententes avec dautres partenaires pour avancer sur les sujets qui vous semblent importants.

While efforts are made to address the leadership gap, continue to focus on your work and contributions towards the team's goals. Maintaining your performance and commitment can inspire others and possibly compensate for the leadership shortfall, keeping the team on track towards its social impact objectives.

If the situation does not improve and it significantly hampers your ability to contribute to the team's success or your professional growth, it may be necessary to consider your options. This could include seeking a different role within the organization, finding a mentor to help navigate the challenges, or exploring opportunities outside the organization that align better with your aspirations for social impact.