In an effectively working team, the leader is the main decision maker and must show a certain authority; at the same time, however, they must also sufficiently engage regular team members and give them room for their own decisions and initiative. Otherwise, if subordinates are expected only to follow orders, they will soon start feeling unappreciated, frustrated and ostracised. Here are a few tips for managers on how to ensure employees do not feel this way, but instead know they are really appreciated by employer and team management.
