Good leaders provide the degree of coordination and structure
appropriate to the group’s situation, yet encourage group members to mature
so they can assume distributed leadership of the group. The leader acts
as a completer, providing essential group services not provided by other
group
members.
Outstanding designated leaders, including leaders of virtual
teams, articulate group goals clearly, adhere to high standards of performance,
and promote equality among group members.
In the United States, group leaders are expected to provide
administrative services, facilitate discussions, and help the group develop.
Designated group leaders should establish a climate of trust
by modeling for the other group members the ethical principles presented.
