Comments on: Ask the CHO: How do you hire a happy manager?

By: Howie

Howie — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:40:45 +0000

Excellent ideas. I believe that the 5th one on the list will work out well. We know that experience is a great teacher and will be our great source of our ideas for a good manager

By: Rogers Place

Rogers Place — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 03:02:08 +0000

More companies need to take some approach like this. It would probably increase their bottom line that they all are worried about. Having happy employees and happy customers makes your business happy.

By: Steve Roesler

Steve Roesler — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:25:11 +0000

How about having each of the candidates literally work together on a piece of a real project with the team?

The reality of goals, interaction, deadlines, and creativity would surface at least hints of “jerkiness” and allow everyone–including the candidate–to get a feel for the fit.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:41:08 +0000

I think it’s reasonable and logical. Since managers are responsible in managing the employees, I think it’s only appropriate for the employee to choose the right manager. This way, they don’t have any reason to complain about the behavior and the way their manager is doing his/her job..

By: Jarle

Jarle — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:58:12 +0000

There is one sentence in this article that i just love:
“Hire no jerks. Ever!”

It’s should be so incredibly logical, but still… Jerks are being hired all the time.

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:56:30 +0000

I think psychological structure might be relevant. An extrovert might do a better job. Also a Sensory-Logical might be a better fit than an Intuitive-Ethical. For management you need a Tactician not a Strategist.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:40:56 +0000

I agree with your ideas, especially the first one. Since most of the time employees don’t agree with their managers. I think it would be great if employees choose the manager. As long as the employees are responsible enough to choose the right one, there’s no problem

By: Terrence Seamon

Terrence Seamon — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:22:18 +0000

Great ideas!

One twist I would offer is that each finalist for the opening should be invited to meet with the team for some semi-structured interaction. This should be a good way for the team to get a sense of…
- the candidate’s interpersonal skills
- how much “fun” the candidate is

Terry