<P> A team leader is someone who provides guidance, instruction, direction and leadership to a group of other individuals (the team) for the purpose of achieving a key result or group of aligned results . The team leader reports to a manager (overseeing several teams). The team leader monitors the quantitative and qualitative result that is to be achieved . The leader often works within the team, as a member, carrying out the same roles but with the additional' leader' responsibilities - as opposed to higher level management who often have a separate job role altogether . In order for a team to function successfully, the team leader must also motivate the team to "use their knowledge and skills to achieve the shared goals ." When a team leader motivates a team, group members can function in a goal oriented manner . A "team leader" is also someone who has the capability to drive performance within a group of people . Team leaders utilize their expertise, their peers, influence, and / or creativeness to formulate an effective team . </P> <P> Scouller (2011) defined the purpose of a leader (including a team leader) as follows: "The purpose of a leader is to make sure there is leadership...to ensure that all four dimensions of leadership are (being addressed)." The four dimensions being: (1) a shared, motivating team purpose or vision or goal (2) action, progress and results (3) collective unity or team spirit (4) attention to individuals . Leaders also contribute by leading through example . </P>

What is the definition of a team leader