Team Leader Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Team Leader includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
  • Set clear team goals
  • Delegate tasks and set deadlines
  • Discover training needs and provide coaching
  • Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts
  • Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments
  • Encourage creativity and risk-taking
  • Oversee day-to-day operation
  • Monitor team performance and report on metrics
  • Motivate team members
  • Suggest and organize team building activities

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Team Leader duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Team Leader roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.