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Patrick Reilly is President of Resources In Action, Inc., a firm specializing in executive coaching and consulting. He has worked extensively with leaders in the health care, financial services, technology, and utility sectors for more than 25 years, internationally and in the US. His passion is getting leaders into action for success and satisfaction.
Tony Deblauwe is the Founder of consulting firm HR4Change and is a Sr. Human Resources Practitioner for a global technology firm. He has worked in several technology companies managing a variety Human Resources functions for over 15 years. He is an awarding-winning author, app developer, and blogger. He has been quoted in several media sources including TheLadders, CareerBuilder and SmartMoney.
Any individual charged with managerial authority whose interpersonal behavior causes emotional distress to employees sufficient to disrupt personal and organizational functioning.
What if the Abrasive New Hire Leader can’t change?
Risk reduced by early actions of Staffing team Company is spared further disruption by holding on to a bad hire Staffing process can be modified for new sourcing
Ask team related questions “What would people say about your leadership style?” “How many people have you promoted in your career?” “How do you delegate during crisis and rapid change?”
Ask cross-functional support related questions “How do you partner effectively with departments not in your immediate control? “How have you navigated a matrixed environment successfully?” “What do you do when your project is delayed due to delays in another team?”
Link recruitment, selection, and onboarding more carefully
Design and develop a more impactful recruiting program