How a team leader can be alert to problems?

1. Watch for warning signs.
Although the following symptoms may indicate a variety of problems, it s reasonable to suspect that something is wrong if you notice;

A sudden drop in productivity
Squabbling between colleagues
Frequent complaints
Absenteeism or frequent “illnesses”
A lack of cooperation from the team

Take warning signs seriously. It’s better to ask if there’s a problem right away than to pretend that nothing is wrong – until it’s too late.

2. Get to the root of any problems.
Put your communication skills to work. Ask if others have noticed similar signs, check records, and talk to the people involved. Find out if problems are due to things such as

Not having enough information to complete work assignments adequately
Frustration with the nature of work assignments or career advancement
A feeling of being treated unfairly
Poor working conditions (problems in the physical environment – heat, lighting, equipment, etc.)
Personal worries (money problems, strained relationships at home, etc).

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