Manager 1: Martina (25 years old) Manager, IT Department
I’m ambitious, trusting and responsible My job:
To organize people so that they get the work done.
It’s important to give clear goals for each member of staff.
My priority is to make the right decisions, as quickly as possible, then get staff to put them into
practice.
I use the bonus system to motivate my team. Everyone is motivated by money and other incentive
like free meals.
Staff appraisal interviews: Once a year, to be honest, they’re usually a waste of time. I want a weekly update from each member of staff on how they’re achieving their goals.
My Strengths: Organizing, leading teams, motivating, getting the job done.
My personality: Tenacious, demanding, tough on the outside but soft inside
Manager 2: Eduardo (40 years old)
Manger, New Business
I’m a people person – friendly, loyal, extrovert. My job:
To make sure that my staff really enjoy coming to work.
I hold a lot of team meetings, formal and informal
I always try to get everyone to agree before we make any decisions. It’s time-consuming, but
that’s my style.
I don’t set goals. I talk to staff, and we agree on what goals they must achieve.
I prefer to make decisions in a group.
I’m very good at sorting out staff problems. It’s the part of my job that I enjoy the most.
Staff appraisal interviews: Once a year, I check with all staff each week to see if everything’s ok. My strengths: organized, a good listener, excellent interpersonal skills
My personality: warm, understanding – very important to be liked by my team