About the role
Team leaders play a key role in leading and coordinating work groups within various industries. They are responsible for setting goals, planning and distributing tasks, as well as motivating and supporting their team. Often, they have a background in the area they lead and may have supplemented with leadership training.Responsibilities
Team leaders monitor the team's performance, ensure that set goals are achieved and that work processes are followed. They handle conflicts within the group and work to create a positive work environment. Communicating with other parts of the organization is also an important part of their responsibility.Skills and tools
Team leaders must have good leadership skills, be good at communicating and have the ability to motivate others. They often use project management tools, such as Trello or Asana, and need to be able to handle various IT systems. Flexibility and the ability to manage stress are important qualities. Common competencies demanded by employers are personalansvar, logistik and coaching/coachning.