What are the roles for leaders and team members?
Many times the leaders are thought of as strategists, idea generators, catalysts, facilitators, risk takers, diplomats, teachers, cheerleaders, peacemakers, and listeners. These are also many times the same roles of team members. The roles for leaders and team members are also constantly changing as teams go through the evolutionary process and various team stages. In the beginning, the leaders are expected to provide direction and the team members are very dependent and fearful of the unknown. As individuals get to know each other and learn more about the process and expectations, trust begins to grow and self-confidence builds, with more risk taking. Leaders begin to do more coaching, sharing and delegating responsibilities, and ownership begins to shift. Eventually the team becomes confident and efficient. The leader lets go of more and more responsibility, continues as a role model to support and encourage the team, and provides the necessary resources and coaching as the team perf
