Management & Leadership

My management style can best be described as being team focused coaching and servant-based leadership. I strive to remove roadblocks for my teams, allowing them to do what they do best. Here are examples of how I handle different management and leadership issues as well as some common management scenarios.

Management Philosophy

My personal management philosophy guides me in all my management decisions and is called SCORE. It focuses on the following 5 key areas:

Strategy

I adopt a strategic mindset to set clear goals, develop actionable plans, and align resources to achieve objectives. I provide a strategic roadmap for the team to use in decision-making and prioritization.

Communication

I foster a culture that promotes transparent communication and timely constructive feedback. I build trust through active listening and constructive conflict resolution.

Ownership

I cultivate a sense of ownership in my team by empowering employees to take responsibility for their work and outcomes. I encourage employees to own the product by delegating authority and promoting accountability.

Relationships

I prioritize building positive and meaningful relationships with team members, stakeholders, and peers. I promote a collaborative workplace by engaging with team members and encouraging constructive conflict resolution.

Environment

I create a well-balanced environment for individual and team growth, recognition, and well-being. I commit to growing team members' skills and recognizing the contributions of every team member.

Developing A Management Philosophy

When I began exploring management philosophies, I learned a good bit about how to develop a management philosophy and lots of information on various management theories.

Developing a Management Philosophy

Management Theories & Philosophies

SCORE Management Philosophy

Communication & Collaboration

I strive always to improve communication and encourage collaboration among my teams and other teams. My successful actions include the following items.

  • Meet regularly with the team and over communicate when possible
  • Encourage feedback and set up a suggestion box
  • Organize team-building exercises
  • Establish communication conventions
  • Encourage knowledge sharing

These actions have resulted in positive results, creating open, transparent communication and a highly collaborative environment.

Management Scenarios

During my time as manager, I have developed a set of common management scenarios that provide guidance for the most common situations as a manager.

New Manager Information

When beginning a new position as a manager, there are some common practices that can make the transition easy. These include tips to be successful, a 30-60-90-day plan, and tips for building a new team.