Management Scenarios

"Amy, you have always been a consistently excellent performer in this group and I see no reason why that will change now. As you note, the project coordinator has a challenging position, and I will support you as you set out to define its role in the organization. This is an opportunity to broaden your experience with the organization, and to implement some of the leadership skills you acquired before you went on leave. At the same time, it's an opportunity for you to evaluate your personal goals and how they might dovetail with the opportunities here."

#2 Maurice has adopted a negative tone and defensive position, and the goal of this interaction is to help him recognize that there are alternatives that may meet both his and the company's needs. Maurice is expressing that the transfer has been difficult for his family and as a new team member. By opening the discussion up to his suggestions, I am shaping his response and can help him feel a greater contributor to the team effort.

"Maurice, we have a deadline that cannot be missed. At the same time, I understand that your daughter's ballet recital is important to both of you. My concern is that we make the deadline wit

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o help him do this. It is also important to reinforce the importance of meeting deadlines. Jacob is also feeling that he must help other members of the team, and is deflecting responsibility away from himself. "Jacob, I'm glad you finished the project analysis, but yes, you should have kept me apprised of your progress even if you thought you could finish on time. You're a highly creative employee, and I know you want to help other team members with their tasks, but you also need to say 'no' to them if it means that your tasks will be late. You can send them to me, or even discuss their requests for help with me, but it does us no good if your work is consistently late. Let's schedule a time to discuss at length ways you can both use your creativity and still meet the deadlines." #6 In this interaction, Michael wants to be reassured that the company is behind his personal goals, but he is also concerned about his role in his new position and company. It is not clear that my personal involvement is needed at this time. "I understand the MBA program is excellent at State, and we certainly want you to pursue whatever educational opportunities are appropriate. But it is a lot to have on your plate, what with learning the new
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Approximate Word count = 1387
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page)

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