Detail the implications of a team leader not possessing interpersonal skills;After successfully organizing a training session for a small team of people on the merits of teamwork and interpersonal skills. , I now need to identify the implications of a team leader not possessing the type of interpersonal skills needed to lead an effective team. Interpersonal skills allow you to work with others harmoniously and effectively as part of a team. Working well with others involves understanding and appreciating individual differences. The following are important interpersonal skills to have: - accepting responsibility - resolving conflict - communication skills - being culturally aware - contributing something to the team Accepting responsibility within the team is an important interpersonal skill to have have because it can help the team progress and help the individual advance. The responsibilities that members will face within the team are: - responsibilities that come with the job - responsibilities that you take on voluntarily - responsibilities that arise from a situation Additional responsibilities may be taken on voluntarily or involuntarily. On most teams, you will be asked to do things that are not in your job description. Dealing with these requests in a positive manner will allow you to learn new skills - make a positive contribution to the team - help a colleague - help meet deadlines. Resolve Conflict, Many causes of conflict arise due to poor communication; a breakdown in communication may be due to: - cultural differences - differences of opinions - unclear roles or expectations - unequal status - misunderstanding of languages. With these issues causing conflict within the team, it is important to ensure that these barriers are understood so that the team can flow and work effectively and efficiently. There are five methods for handling conflict: - run away - oblige the other party - defeat the other party - gain a little / lose a little (give and take) - cooperate Conflict resolution is a The art of communication as cooperation helps reduce anger, stress and frustration, allowing the team to function properly, making it more productive. Communication skills are one of the most important interpersonal skills to have because if a team does not communicate, it will not function well because none of the members will. know what their job roles are and therefore will not be able to work effectively and as a coordinated unit. Communication allows a team to express any issues or visualize disagreements they have. Being culturally aware is very important because being culturally aware is another aspect of successful teamwork. People need to be aware of the different;