Role modelling
if team leaders or managers want flexible, open-minded employees who will make innovative contributions, they should be flexible and open-minded themselves. They should also give employees the responsibility, the authority and the resources to operate effectively.
Suggestions regarding improvements. They must be given opportunities and support to bring innovation ideas into the open for discussion and evaluation.
Ensure that open lines of communication facilitate knowledge sharing amongst team members. Employees whose contribution to improvement processes and organizational success is recognized will motivated to continue improving and this will create higher levels of enthusiasm.
Good team leaders also seek to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the people in their teams so that plant and role allocation maximize individual and diverse strengths. They make the best use of the knowledge, skills, experience and enthusiasm demonstrated by employees.