Hi guys-
I stumbled across Manager Tools a few days ago, doing research for an up-coming 2nd round interview. Loving it. Listened to hours of the podcasts already.
Bit of background, and then my question-
I wasn't expecting to be in the 2nd round, so I'm now playing catch up, fast!
The big questions that will come up will be "what will you do in the first 90 days?" and "what will you do to get the team working together?"
The team has not had a direct line-manager for months. I am currently a team member, and looking to lead the team.
My forming idea is to introduce O3s-feedback-coaching-delegation. They have never been used before, not even close. There are no current equivalents. The team does not work well together.
So, my question is has anyone any advice/experience of explaining the principle to someone else, quickly? I want to make my point, and show it can work. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Rick
Congratulations!
..on making it to the second round!
My only caution about describing the trinity is that since you've never *done* it, you'll risk sounding like you don't know what you're talking about.
There's a place in the second (and third) rounds of interviews for discussing plans and bringing ideas - but that's a relatively small place. Chances are, you're a successful candidate because of what you've done in the job. If they promote you, it will because of what they've seen, not so much because you have ideas for new methods.
Should you have a plan? Of course. And part of that plan might be to introduce O3's and feedback (personally, I wouldn't hit the interviewer with all four parts of the trinity - I'd be afraid that I'd get too long winded). But part of your plan should also be to ensure that the work of the team is getting the results that your new boss and your new boss's boss is looking for. Trust me: they'll want to hear that in an interview too!
Good luck!
Thanks Ken - I appreciate
Thanks Ken -
I appreciate your thoughts. I think you are right, not having actually done the trinity, I could spend too long explaining it.
I think I will have O3s and feedback as part of my plan. Your point about "ensure that the work of the team is getting the results that your new boss and your new boss's boss is looking for." is very well made! The 2nd round interview is with both my potential new boss and their boss.
Another thought - the team is spread across the country. No-one, including the boss and their boss, is co-located. Frequent travel does mean members may be in the same place at the same time. I am thinking some O3s could be face to face, but most likely will be over the phone. I heard the cast on virtual teams and the idea of regular (daily) catch-up calls sounds good, and a weekly staff meeting. I am thinking of bringing these ideas to the interview also. Any opinions? Perhaps too much?
Many thanks
Rick