Interview Question Presentation

Interview Question Presentation
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1] Qualities a leader should have
Effective leaders need to communicate effectively to their followers and understand their surroundings to respond appropriately (Conklin, 2001). This includes being assertive and responsible. Highly motivated leaders can inspire the others especially if they are open to new ideas. Additionally, leaders respect all employees and listen while motivating them to achieve their best potential.
2] Holding staff accountable without micro-managing them
Leaders face a dilemma while micro-managing when they desire to have the employees held responsible for the tasks, whereby they are aware about goals and the end vision (Agustiady, 2013). The recruitment process should be geared towards identifying and selecting the appropriate people. The staff also needs to be fully aware of the consequences of not handling issues right as they follow the proper guidelines. Empowering the employees is necessary to avoid micromanaging as the leaders have confidence in the ability of the employees to carry out tasks. Other than this is the need to have clarity where guidelines are documented, where progress in projects is noted
3] Can you name and describe a person that is a remarkable role model and leader? How has this person impacted your life?
Role models leave a lasting impression and may be a source of strength as they inspire other leaders. Role models could be people who have directly interacted with another including immediate family members, workmates. The role model leaders could be someone than another leader has not met, but whose leadership style and leadership inspires them. The attributes and skills of role models set them apart from other leaders. For instance, leaders who show humility and are trustworthy inspire people because they do not appear pretentious. People also identify with role models since they learn and develop. The leaders’ ability to inspire no matter whether there are crises allows the other leaders to look up to them.
4] What is one failure that has influenced the way your organization operates today?
The failures that have had different impact on the organization depend on the activities and the individual involved in carrying out specific. For instance, the failure to write proposals is a weakness that allows the staff members to look into ways to improve on this area. However, having trusting issues and working relationships is more personal and depends on the individuals personalities and the level of micromanaging, and when not handled properly may cause conflicts. For the NGOs, having good relations with donors is important but the organizations can be defunded because of politics or other factors outside the organization’s control.
5] How do you balance your work and family time?
To have a work life balance there is a need to be more flexible in scheduling activities, while deriving meaning from work but it is also difficult when work takes up family time (Haddock et al., 2001). Having ample family time is necessary to having a happy family, and even when one is organized there is a risk that one cannot strike a work-life balance. At other times, the family comes f...