Practicing Servant Leadership in Improving Team Effectiveness: Critical Success Factors and Impact on Organizational Performance

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The application of servant leadership in organizations has been shown to have a significant impact on improving team effectiveness. Servant leadership focuses on empowering, serving and developing team members with the aim of creating a more collaborative and supportive work atmosphere. This research examines various factors that determine the success of servant leadership implementation, including leader readiness and commitment, a supportive organizational culture, team member engagement, and effective communication. These factors interrelate to create an optimal work environment for improved team performance. The application of servant leadership can reduce tension, increase mutual trust, and encourage team members to collaborate better to achieve common goals. However, the challenges faced are mainly related to differences in existing organizational cultures, where more hierarchical or authoritarian organizations may have difficulty adopting this leadership style. It is important for organizations to build a culture that supports individual empowerment and openness in communication. Leaders need to set a consistent example of being concerned for the well-being of team members, as well as developing good interpersonal skills. Effective implementation of servant leadership will contribute to improved team performance and long-term success of the organization.