A report was due on Friday. On Friday morning, nothing was ready. Why?
Answer: The manager didn’t assign tasks clearly, so
everyone thought someone else was doing it.
What should
the manager do next time?
Two team members suddenly stopped talking to each other. The team feels uncomfortable. Why?
Answer: A short email sounded rude, but it was just a
misunderstanding.
What should the manager do next time?
One team member looks stressed and tired. The project is moving forward, but the rest of the team seems relaxed. Why?
Answer: One person is doing most of the work because
they never say “no.”
What should the manager do next time?
The team finished a task, but the quality was low. Why?
Answer: The manager never explained what “good
quality” means.
What should the manager do next time?
The team created two different versions of the same document. Both groups thought their version was the “official” one. Why?
Answer: There was no shared place to store documents,
so people worked separately.
What should the manager do
next time?
During meetings, one person talks all the time. Others stay quiet and don’t share ideas. Why?
Answer: The manager never controls speaking time, so
one person dominates the discussion.
What should the
manager do next time?