After watching the video
of the NeXT company retreats, I feel that I have quite a few qualities that
would be beneficial in this environment.
Based on the video, it seems that the members are used to working as a
group on projects. The members seem to
be participatory in the retreats and are respectful of each others
opinions. On the other hand, Steve Jobs
demonstrated a very autocratic style of management. He feigns wanting to know everyone’s
opinions, but in the end, he has already made his mind up. In essence, he is already setting up the
parameters within which the members need to work. According to the assessment profile that was
conducted on me, I am someone who is very comfortable working in a stable environment
with set policies and procedures. Although
I am a creative person, I am comfortable working with set standards. Also, in working under the leadership of
someone like Jobs I would probably do very well since I generally tend to seek
advice from top level members before making a decision. My need for leadership feedback would
make me a very "moldable" person for this type of environment.
Another aspect of my management attributes is my need for
high achievement. I am naturally
impatient and therefore require quick action and quick results. This is very similar to the types of results that
Jobs looks for and what seemed to be displayed in the video. He needed things to be done in 18 months and
he expected results in that time. I am
very results-oriented which would make me a great team member for the NeXT
group.
Lastly, the video depicts a group of very talented
individuals who are creative and strive for innovation. As my assessment profile demonstrates, I am
not good at creating new products but
would do well in an environment where I can contribute creatively. My personal assessment also shows that I have
a diplomatic leadership style which I believe would complement the more logical
and rational thinking that is exhibited by IT-oriented mindsets such as those
members of NeXT. I also have an
extremely high talent in identifying problems.
I think these types of analytical skills would be helpful in guiding the
problem-solvers towards resolution.
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