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What makes a great manager

Question

Who is the best boss you have had, and what do you think makes someone a good manager?

Short answer

Use a concrete example to illustrate principles. Describe specific behaviours (clear expectations, honest feedback, trust and autonomy, supporting growth) and how they improved your work. Keep the tone positive and avoid criticising former managers.

Adapted from Crack, Heard on the Street, Q5.2.19, p.49; question and answer rewritten by SelfMadeQuant.com.

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