How to Spot a Good Manager

How to Spot a Good Manager

There are many different types of management styles; some can increase a business's productivity, while others can have a detrimental impact on the company's morale. Finding a good manager can be difficult for both the employer and the job seeker. So, what are a few questions you should ask a potential manager? A top job company will discuss four key questions you should ask when either hiring for a manager position or looking to join a new company.

How Would You Go About Inspiring Your Team? 

Building team morale is important to the project and to building rapport between coworkers. A good manager should recognize employees’ strengths and weaknesses when creating teams for future projects. Understanding how a potential manager would inspire a team will give you, as an employer or a job seeker, insight into how the team dynamics would work within the company and if it’s the right direction for you or the business.

What is Your Preferred Communication Style? 

There are four common communication styles identified within the workplace: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive. You should familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of each communication type. Doing so will allow you to easily identify a manager’s communication style after discussing it with them and decide if that style fits you and your needs.

What Qualities Do You Bring to Enhance Company Culture? 

It is important to understand what a manager brings to the table and how their leadership style will impact company culture. As an employer, you should look for qualities in a potential manager that align with the direction you want to take the company and how well those traits would blend with your current employees. For a potential employee, you should identify the manager’s qualities and attributions to company culture and determine if you would thrive in that environment.

Do You Have Previous Management Experience? 

Asking about previous management experience will give you better insight into a potential manager’s qualifications and skills they have developed through previous employment. A good testament to a manager’s abilities is by referencing feedback from past employees and their feelings about their previous work environment.

Whether you are a potential employee, or an employer seeking out a capable manager, asking these four questions will allow you to understand their leadership styles and if they would be a good fit for you. If you still need further assistance in this area, consider reaching out to staffing agencies in your area for specialized help in this field.

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