Void Management When Your Team Leader leaves The Team

In a working professional's life, the working place plays a second home where he/she spends most time of his/her day. Hence, even if one person leaves the team, there is obviously a change that occurs in the team dynamics and schedules. If a new person is assigned to take over the vacant post, there are many issues to be considered with respect to work style, attitude and team compatibility. However, if it is the team leader (read:boss) who has moved on, the situation needs special attention. Career News finds the effects when your team violates.

The point to consider is that the team members are used to a particular style of leadership, and hence, the sudden transformation has to be handled in a way that does not affect the productivity of the team as well as the team chemistry. 'Our senior leaders spend a considerable amount of time and effort on succession planning for each role. In order to battle a situation as this, there should be a well-established process for meeting such demands if and when they arise,' says VP HR of country's leading system manufacturer.

The HR department has to think of the whole situation from the point of view of the employees who are still a part of that team for which the leadership has changed. From an HR's perspective, it is important that they address this issue and show the team that steps are being taken to make the transition smooth for both the parties involved. 'Team dynamics are definitely affected by people movement - more so when bosses move. However, what is important is to ensure a robust communication plan is well in place that helps in mitigating any potential issues that may arise out of such a movement,' says Head of a talent management.

The team members may have shared a different relationship with their previous boss and there is a sense of security that the team has, as they have been working with the particular person for sometime now. When the HR is more people-oriented, can they understand the true potential of the situation and take steps to help the employees to get over the situation as soon as possible.

courtesy : ascent