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Initial Idea of How Managers May Reply

Before interviewing our managers, we decided to put ourselves in our manager's shoes and try to answer our interview questions as we think our managers would reply. The goal is to see our own preconceptions and compare our answers to how our managers see reality. Mitch Bullough Interview Initial Assessment: In your opinion, what does failure look like for a manager?  - Failure in a Manager role is when trust is lost. Trust encompasses most aspects of a Manager's role and is a resource that is developed. Do you feel like you are failing or succeeding in your current role?  - My Manager's answer will be that he is having mixed success. I agree, to a point. My current workgroup is experiencing record low morale and job satisfaction. I attribute the issues largely to the presentation of decisions from Corporate and failure to effectively manage projects. Our project load is large enough that we are 400+ projects behind. Luckily the projects are not crit...

Manager's Interviews:

Manager's Actual Responses - Mitch Bullough ​ In your opinion, what does failure look like for a manager?  -  Failure from a management perspective is when the leader is not present the team falls apart. A manager in a technical role is responsible to balance aptitude and desire to learn within the team.  Do you feel like you are failing or succeeding in your current role?  -  I fell like I am behind the curve. Recent employee surveys show that I have a lot to work on. I also don't feel comfortable taking time off because I feel that work will fall behind without me here. That is part of my shortcomings as a manager. What would you consider the qualities of a great manager & leader to be?  -  A manager should be giving people opportunities to succeed. A manager should identify opportunities for growth and development for each individual. A manger should balance aptitude and desire to not overwhelm people but keep them enticed. ...