How to Recognize a Good Manager
Champaign, IL - March 30, 2023
Spotting a good manager is a critical skill for both an
employer and a potential candidate to have. Managers can set the tone for a company
and the workplace environment, so being able to recognize poor management
skills can save you time and stress in the future. Let's take a look at four helpful
questions to ask potential managers, whether you are looking to hire a manager
or are fielding through job
openings as a candidate.
What
Qualities Do You Think Make Up a Good Manager?
There are many aspects and characteristics that can be
identified in a good manager, and they largely depend on what you are looking
for. Use this question to help guide your conversation with potential managers,
giving them an opportunity to highlight themselves and the qualities they
believe make up a good leader. This question also opens other conversation
channels, allowing you to dive deeper into their leadership skills and
capabilities.
How Would
You Handle Team Conflict?
Team conflict can, at times, be inevitable in the workplace.
Companies tend to hire candidates that bring new ideas and opinions to the
table to ensure their business is well-rounded. While this hiring practice is
vital to a company’s success, it can also cause friction between employees when
sharing ideas for a project. It is necessary for a good manager to understand
how to dissolve conflict quickly while respecting the team’s opinions as well.
What is Your
Approach to Delegating Work?
One of the many roles of a manager is delegating tasks to
their team and creating timelines. A good manager should be able to identify
what tasks align with the job descriptions of their staff and which projects
would fit well based on individual strengths and weaknesses. A manager should
also avoid micromanaging the work process of their team and instead set
achievable timelines and scheduled check-ins.
How Would
You Celebrate Team Success?
Celebrating team success can have a huge impact on company
morale and the camaraderie between coworkers. As a manager, it is their
responsibility to ensure that they are acknowledging their staff’s milestones
and achievements in a manner that matches the preferences of the individuals
involved. Asking this question will help you understand the company dynamic as
a job seeker and the qualities a manager can bring to your business as an employer.
Use these questions to your advantage! When looking for employment
opportunities or hiring a manager as an employer, opening conversations
with potential managers using these questions can help you decide if their
qualities are the right fit for you. Don’t be afraid to take it a step further
and add more questions to your list.
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