Characteristics of a good team leader in GTO Tests

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Hello Folks, I hope you are applying every inch of hard work and effort to earn the prestigious uniform of the Indian Armed Forces. In this appreciable blog, I am going to profile the main characteristics of a good team leader at GTO Tests.

"The same boiling water that hardens the egg makes the potato soft"

We often find ourselves trapped in situations which are not easy to tackle, of which emerges out a hero or a zero. Though these situations don't demand us to act as superheroes or to save a falling building from collapse or a bunch of kids from accidents, the requirement is an approach by which good for all can be achieved.

A somewhat similar trend is followed in the combat forces for which Service Selection Board (SSB) conducts GTO Tests to assess candidates for the prestigious Indian Armed Forces. Coming to the GTO Tests, the tests are conducted on Day-03 & Day-04 of the SSB Interviews.

The question before us all is what makes a candidate a Good Team Leader, What is expected out of a team leader? 

An idea is always a thesis and then discussing and planning it with all the immediate reflexes and response, a rare attribute which every leader shall possess. While detailing a good idea with team efforts is Intelligence and executing it with full might and right is Leadership.

Here are the some key qualities that an every leader should possess, and learn to emphasize.

Communication

A good team leader communicates articulately with his/her team, be it verbal or written so that there is no ambiguity or room for misconception among the team members. He/She even welcomes the inputs of the members and makes necessary schemes.

Confidence

An efficient team leader is confident in his abilities, as well as keeps faith in the abilities of the team members. A confident and poised team leader reassures the team of of his/her authority within the group and holds complete accountability for the decisions.

Delegation

An effective team leader knows how to delegate specific tasks to reliable team members. Hereby to implement the planning in the suitable direction, the leader is needed to know the whereabouts of his team and when to play which card effectively.

Facilitator

An active team leader is a powerful facilitator as He/She help team members understand their goals, also assisting the team in organising an action plan to reach the objectives more effectively.

Honesty

Whatever ethical level you hold yourself to when you are responsible for a team, it is important to raise the bar even higher. Your complete team is a reflection of yourself, and if you make honest and ethical behaviour a key value, your team will follow it.

Influential

An influential leader motivates team members to be highly committed and can bring in necessary changes in the group by gaining the confidence of fellow members through effective decision making and communication.

Integrity

An operative team leader is honest and open with his team members. Leaders with integrity easily win the trust of the team members because they will keep their words and treat others the same way they want to be treated. Hence the team delves into a community rather than a robot task force.

Fair

A quality team leader treats his/her team members fairly. He is consistent with rewards and recognition, as well as disciplinary action.

Negotiation

A team leader utilizes negotiation skills to achieve results to overcome conflicts. They are problem solvers, negotiate effectively and facilitate quick decision making. As problems are inevitable to come but it's on us how well we treat them and negate their effects.

Organisation

An efficient team leader posseses great organizational skills which help him/her in setting goals and planning strategies. Thus, allowing team members to perform optimally towards meeting the set goals and objectives.

Respectful

An effective team leader is respectful of his team members and encourages them to put forth their valuable inputs without hesitation. With respect comes obedience and submission which is required to follow orders without question and indeed implements the plan with no ounce of confusion or doubt.

I hope the article was helpful for all the defence aspirants, if you have any doubt at all or you want to suggest anything then please leave a comment to help you in least possible time!!

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