How to Lead Your Projects : Part 2

People will only follow your lead if you set a great example. They need to trust and believe in you as a person, not just because of the role you have. So here's how to earn people's trust and belief in you:

• Secure commitment: Start by meeting each team member individually and telling them how important their role is to the project. Make them feel valued and gain their commitment to achieving success.
• Set achievable goals: Set each person 3 goals to achieve within a reasonable timeframe. Involve them in the goal-setting exercise to secure their buy-in. Then review progress along the way.
• Reward great performance: If they achieve their goals, let them know that they've done a great job and that you're proud of them. Then reset more goals, for the next period ahead.
• Get personal: Get to know your team on a personal level. Learning more about what it is that motivates them will be invaluable to leading them towards the goals you've set.
• Be supportive: You need to be there for them when they need you. Whether personal or work-related, support them as much as you can.
• Be positive: Always try and be positive when dealing with them. Only by looking at the positive side of everything will you inspire people to achieve their best.