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I said I would interview each employee and get a feel for all the dynamics, start with the low-hanging fruit and see if the employees have any suggestions for improvement, and then manage accordingly from there. He didn't like that I wanted to ask the employees for improvement ideas because that was "my job" and he suggested I may have to "fire everyone and clean house". Less
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I have experience in this area so I answered with examples. You will need to have experience PMing multiple medium/large projects simultaneously for this kind of role here. Less
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I understand that each colleague has unique value that no one else brings to the table and if they are treated with respect and support, the fruit of that value can be immense and can ultimately contribute to a successful center. Less
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That I hired excellent people and built Teams for the long run by providing clarity, training, and regular communications through one on ones with my direct reports. Also created a work environment that was diverse, and had a culture of respect for the business and fellow employees. In essence,hire the right people, maintain an atmosphere they will thrive in, promote from within, and constantly develop and train them. Less
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easy, I have worked for two other large OEM's, combined, 35 years