managing

[sergebroom]

Our team has a new contractor. These last two weeks, he and I have worked on major problems with our computer system and it's quickly become obvious to me that he's smart, and praised the quality of his work to our higherups. Still, this week, while we were both struggling with the latest issue, we arrived at different solutions. I thought my approach was the way to go, but I told him to explain to me why his was better - and not to let my having authority over him influence his opinion about his solution. When he was done, I said "You were right, I was wrong."

Comments

[brownkitty.livejournal.com]

You, sir, are a good superior.

[serge-lj.livejournal.com]

Thanks. If they made me a manager, I like to think that morale wouldn't be an issue because my people would know I'll protect them while trying to achieve what my higherups want.

[readinggeek451]

Good going!

[serge-lj.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[voidampersand.livejournal.com]

That's great. I get the impression you're enjoying working with him — as you should.

[serge-lj.livejournal.com]

I do enjoy working with him. I am under no illusion that I'd do as well as he did if I were in his position and if I had not been poking around that computer system for so long. :-)