Team Leader Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Team Leader:

  • Degree in Management or training in team leading is a plus
  • Proven work experience as a team leader or supervisor
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Organizational and time-management skills
  • In-depth knowledge of performance metrics
  • Good PC skills, especially MS Excel
  • Decision-making skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Team Leader skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Team Leader roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.