The Role of Leadership in Decision Making and Team Building

Abstract

The role of leaders in decision making is very important and strategic. In a study, it was revealed that leaders have a distinctive leadership style, which often becomes a pattern in decision making. Usually, a manager uses several different leadership styles in the decision-making process. The leadership style used by a leader or manager can determine the strengths and weaknesses of the decision maker. Even with the same information, decisions can be made with different leadership styles. This explains why different managers can make different decisions. This article was conducted through a literature study with a qualitative approach. The researcher collected data sources by accessing various literature, information, and other sources available in the library collectionLeaders play an important role in building effective teams. In building a team, leaders must strive for a common vision and maintain fairness and norms of reciprocal relationships in their minds. Leaders should design the formation of effective work teams by considering the ideal team composition. Each individual in the organization must have the awareness that "teamwork" and "network" are important things to build in the team. Leaders must be able to direct their team to remain solid, help each other, be the mediator when problems occur, find solutions when facing problems, and exchange ideas with each other.