5.0
May 30, 2014
Current employee, less than 1 year
Toronto, ON
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Are consistent in their behavior – People like and need predictability. I never minded working for someone who was tough, so long as he or she was predictably tough. Thus, you knew what to expect and count on in terms of behavior and expectations. Problems arise for employees when a manager is erratic – for example, lenient and upbeat one day, and controlling and dour the next.
Cons
Keep the big picture in mind – They have a sound strategic mindset. They know their company’s business well, and ensure that the activities of their unit or department or division are always firmly aligned with broader initiatives and strategies.