Experienced people," said the entrepreneur. "They would probably like a more
participative management style."
"You've got it," said the One Minute Manager.
"Experienced people like to be listened to and supported. I think you talked to
Cindy Murrow. She responds well to a supporting style because even though
she's experienced and competent she's sometimes a reluctant contributor. When
I ask her to take on a project, she has a lot of ideas, but she'll often want to test
her ideas out with me first. She wants to be involved in decision-making, but she
sometimes doesn't have as much faith in her ideas as I do. She needs
recognition, which a supporting style provides. And yet a supporting style is not
a universally good style.