interpersonal skills for managers
Scenario:
Maria, an instructor of
interpersonal skills for managers, has had three sessions with a particular
organization. She was told that Neil has not been able to keep a team together
for more than three months at a time. She notices that, in her workshops, he
lounges with a bored expression and reads the sports pages while she is
speaking. She concludes his arrogance and hostility are hurting his
performance. She writes him a memo about his behaviors (reading, looking bored,
not bothering to contribute and the negative effect it has on the group). She
asks him to eliminate these behaviors because she believes his power and
prestige will grow.
1. What are some assumptions
underlying the scenario?
2. How can the individuals in the
scenario validate their assumptions?
3. How would an outsider could
check to see if the assumptions are valid?





