What questions have you asked when trying to assess management style and personality fit with a potential executive you would be working for. Interviewing for a Chief of Staff role if that helps

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Currently working as a CoS. Biggest thing for this role would be determining if they see as more of an executor or a strategic thought partner. Try to determine their thinking and communication style throughout the interview and see if that works for you.

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Thanks A1! This role is a little bit of both but more heavy on the strategic thought partner side. I agree that determining what their thinking and communication style is critical for this role. However, I’m struggling to frame questions in such a way that will reveal their true style; e.g. no one will admit they are micromanagers or indecisive but I’m sure we have all seen leaders who fit the stereotype better than others

I think it’s fair to ask what their preferred management style is. You could also ask how frequently they have team meetings or 1:1s with their reports as proxy. You could also ask if the goal of this role would be to eventually serve as proxy for your manager when there are competing priorities. Those answers should tell you a lot about the person!

Awesome thanks for the advice A1!!

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