As a Leader in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment, you are not only pursued to achieve organizational goals, but also responsible for the development of team members or employees. Team member development is not just about providing training, but being responsible for improving the environment that supports the learning process, individual and collective growth.

Leaders who care about member development often create an atmosphere that encourages creativity, collaboration, and innovation, which has an impact on the overall success of the company.

Based on the Author's experience; There is a general difference between leaders who care about team member development and those who do not, lies in the approach taken. Leaders who care tend to adopt a transformational leadership style, which focuses on how to motivate and inspire their members to achieve their best version. For example, in leading technology companies, leaders there encourage employees to develop new skills through ongoing training programs and innovative projects that provide space for the discovery of new ideas. Research shows that employees who receive support for personal and professional development tend to have higher levels of job satisfaction and better productivity.

On the other hand, leaders who are less concerned with team member development tend to adopt an authoritarian approach, focusing on how to achieve targets without caring about the needs and motivations of team members. This creates a rigid and closed work environment, full of rumors, where team members feel trapped and lazy to innovate. Usually the turnover rate is also high.
From here, the role of leaders in team member development is very important. Leaders who are committed to supporting the growth of team members not only create superior teams, but also develop a strong and continuous learning culture. The ability to adapt and develop is an added value that cannot be ignored, especially in a world of work that is constantly changing.

This article will discuss the role of leaders in employee development through various effective techniques and approaches.

Understand that the role of a Leader is NOT only as a Manager, but also a facilitator who supports the growth & development of the team. This role can be done by, among others,

• Providing access to attend training, training, seminars, coaching and mentoring.

• Providing examples of professionalism, work ethic, discipline, honesty, growth mindset, loyalty, and other positive values.

• Building a culture of continuous learning in the workplace.

• Providing direction, feedback, and encouraging subordinates to find their own solutions (Coaching)

• Sharing experiences, guiding career development, and being a role model for employees (Mentoring)

• Helping subordinates understand the company's goals and how their roles contribute to the success of the organization.

• Analyzing employee needs by

• Identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats faced by employees.

• being flexible in implementing a leadership style that suits the conditions of the team.

• Providing Constructive Feedback

• Effective leaders not only manage employees, but also play an active role in their development. By facilitating growth, using coaching and mentoring techniques, setting clear goals, and providing constructive feedback, leaders can create teams that are more productive, innovative, and highly loyal to the company. Therefore, investing in the development of subordinates not only improves individual performance, but also the success of the organization as a whole.

Contributor : Marsono M (People Development Director PT. Inspiry Indonesia)