Let's imagine a nuclear family consisting of a mother, a father, and two children. The success of this institution depends primarily on the parents' ability to lead the children correctly as a team. Parents who lead as a team that complements and supports each other will create a strong figure in the eyes of children. In addition, the foundation of the relationship between parents and children, who do not see leadership as giving orders to children, but rather guiding them in the process of learning life, guiding children according to their abilities and desires, set an example for children in developing healthy communication skills, accept that children are individuals and respect their opinions, is laid firmly. And the first step of this successful team that is desired to be established in business life is through a successful leader.
1-Leadership
If we continue to move away from the family metaphor, the manifestation of a good leader begins in the team-building process. Since the priority in this process is to form a team rather than selecting a person for a specific position, focusing on the individual achievements of the candidates to be selected for the team may create obstacles in achieving the desired success. Choosing the manual and automation test experts to be recruited to the team with the strongest CV among the applicants and ignoring the employee's personal characteristics would be one of the most fundamental mistakes to be made. While someone focused on their success may not care about the failures of the team, those who work with team spirit will focus on covering each other's weaknesses, and bringing these people together is only possible with a good leader. Another important factor that a good leader must create is the workplace culture.
2- Workplace Culture
We can say that the team created represents a small-scale social structure, which leads us to a phenomenon that exists in every society: culture. The most critical part of workplace culture is trust. In an environment where team members are not afraid to express their opinions or make mistakes, there will be no grouping among employees or the need to act independently of the team. However, financial security should not be ignored. It is useful to remind us what has been said for years: Equal pay for equal work. In cases where salary determination is determined according to the job performed, not gender, and is made fairly according to market conditions, there will be no need for a confidentiality clause in employment contracts. It should not be forgotten that “This is not my job.” Such discourses are an indication that alarm bells are ringing in the workplace and that trust in the leader's ability to manage and financial confidence are beginning to be shaken. Again, in connection with trust, it is impossible not to mention micromanagement, which is an insidious virus in workplaces. Although it is claimed that the reason for this is the perfectionism of the leaders, it would be more realistic to say that it is due to distrust towards the employees. In cases where the trust environment presented to the team is functional not only on paper but also in practice, it will not be possible for managers to make this mistake.