General Are Staff Team Leaders a thing of the past?

[Cedric]

Back in the day, forum staff teams were often split into groups like Reviews, Services, Graphics, and Community - each with its own team leader. But lately, that structure seems to have faded away.

Do you think dedicated team leaders still have a place in modern forums? Or has the role become unnecessary as forums evolve? Share your thoughts and experiences!

 

[InMyOpinion]

I don’t think staff team leaders are necessarily a thing of the past, but I do think their role has evolved. In the early days of forums, having a clear hierarchy made sense. Admins at the top, moderators handling day-to-day tasks, and team leaders bridging the gap. But with modern communities, especially smaller or more tight-knit ones, the structure can be more fluid.

A lot depends on the size and complexity of the forum. If you’ve got a large, active community, having team leaders can help keep things organized, prevent burnout, and make sure issues are addressed efficiently. But in a smaller forum, adding another layer of leadership might just slow things down.

I’d say it really comes down to how responsibilities are shared and whether a team leader actually adds value. If they’re just there for the title and not making things run smoother, then yeah, maybe they are becoming a thing of the past. But if they’re keeping things structured and making the staff’s job easier, then I’d argue they’re still very much relevant.

 

[Ravenfreak]

I think team leaders do play an important role on some communities. It helps the admins keep the site running smoothly while other staff can make sure each respective team is running smoothly. I'm a team leader assistant on Forum Promotion, and both I and the team leader on the package team equally work together to improve our team and to ensure things are running as smooth as possible.