It can be universally accepted that we can't do everything by ourselves, so thank God for groups. Working in a group makes a task more attainable, but sometimes, without the right leadership, group work can be messy. This article is to show you how you can take over the role of a leader.

Plan the tasks that need to be done
You have been given a big job. Try to break it down into smaller tasks and plan out in what order and how they are to be done. Research on the objective you set out to accomplish. Hold group meetings and discuss it with your teammates. Ask for everyone's opinions and viewpoints on the matter.  Make a list of everything that needs to be completed. Organise everyone around a common goal.

Delegate, assign and check up
Delegate each task to the best possible member for that task. Delegating reduces the workforce and improves the quality of the work to be done. Make sure you make everyone feel involved and assign appropriate and important tasks to each and every member. People look at problems and manage tasks in a variety of ways. Give them the freedom to make their own decisions and contribute their opinions. Try to get a slacker working by assigning him a task that needs to be done before the others can get started. Make sure to keep an eye on the entire process and regularly check up on the progress of the team to ensure everything is running smoothly.

Keep your team motivated
Know what drives and interests every individual member of your team and show them that you believe in them and the project. Keep inspiring them and motivating them. Respect your team members' abilities, recognise those abilities and utilise them. Make every member feel like an essential part. Celebrate every completed task and appreciate good work.

Keep everyone on the same page
Ensure that everyone is up to speed on the progress of the project and are able to see for themselves its success. Keep everyone well informed of what is to be done, what has been done, and how well the project is coming up. Show them the whole picture for them to know how much of it is completed and for them feel a sense of pride in the work. This also helps build team dynamics and efficiency.

Lead by example
Do your own part. Do not be lazy and unorganised, make sure you give your best and your teammates will follow. Every group is different and needs its own brand of leadership. Don't try to exhibit total control. Listen to each and every member, think before making a move, and plan out and discuss decisions. And most importantly, trust your team and trust yourself.