A team leader must have several personal qualities and perform many tasks at his job. Team leaders work with both upper management and their peers, often performing as both a subordinate and a supervisor. Team leaders are often evaluated on their communication skills, ability to take initiative, ability to perform routine work tasks and their working style as a whole.
Leadership Ability
An effective leader must communicate well, hold a position of authority and respect his peers. A positive appraisal includes a high rating of the team lead's ability to communicate, mentioning an example of good communication in a meeting or on the work floor. A negative appraisal may include a low rating of his communication skills, noting that he treated other co-workers or his team disrespectfully.
Data Compliance
Many team leaders compile date on their team, including work hours, performance and completed projects. During an appraisal, consider how well the team leader complied with these requirements. For example, a team leader would receive a high rating if she developed a new system for tracking employee absences. A team lead who failed to report progress to upper management would receive a lower rating.
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Initiative
A team leader who takes initiative can improve performance for her team, and the company as a whole. Taking initiative also shows a dedication to the job. A team leader who routinely performs tasks without being asked by management, or one who looks for new ways to improve existing systems should get a high rating in an appraisal. For example, you might note that a team lead's ability to anticipate needs and work independently reduced management's overall workload.
Overall Work Performance
Many appraisals include a section to evaluate an employee's overall work performance. These sections should