A Day in Life of Alex Sander
A Day in the Life of Alex Sander
Problem Statement
To better utilize Alex Sander’s full competency using the 360 feedback system.
External Analysis
Economic
The year 2007 – 08, US faced a heavy slow down causing recession and layoffs. At such scenarios, it would be very difficult for high performing individuals like Sander to find a job which would be as challenging or providing compensation like the present one.
Cultural
Multi-national acquisitions causing major cultural blends at work places
Internal Analysis
Alex’s Swot Strengths:EntrepreneurshipCommitmentUndaunted by any learning challengeMakes things happenMarket/Product knowledgeHigh level of self confidenceWilling to ask the hard questionsNever frozen by indecisionMultitasking Gives credit where credit is dueGenerosityIs willing to MentorCreative, Relentless | Weaknesses:Can breed hostilityA lone rangerTactless assessmentShort temperedNo work/life balanceDoes not praise others oftenMicro managesArrogantStresses the systemNeeds work on leading virtual teamsContradiction in what he says and what he does | Opportunities:May get into broader planning areas Set up a start-up of his own | Threats: Might not be able to get into field salesMight not get senior leadership positionsMight not get a willing team to work with |
Factors
* Team Dynamics * Overlapping of the 360 degree feedback with the Nourish product launch * Alex’s ambitions to be in a strategic role * Keeping Alex motivated * New performance assessment system at Landon * Alex’s ability to create economic value * Alex’s working style affecting others long term performance
Critical Factors and Analysis * Team Dynamics
Alex micromanages his projects and often takes decisions without consulting the team. This de-motivates the team mates. His vigour and energy to work are his personal traits which he expects from others too. This is creating a risk of burnout among other employees. * Overlapping
Problem Statement
To better utilize Alex Sander’s full competency using the 360 feedback system.
External Analysis
Economic
The year 2007 – 08, US faced a heavy slow down causing recession and layoffs. At such scenarios, it would be very difficult for high performing individuals like Sander to find a job which would be as challenging or providing compensation like the present one.
Cultural
Multi-national acquisitions causing major cultural blends at work places
Internal Analysis
Alex’s Swot Strengths:EntrepreneurshipCommitmentUndaunted by any learning challengeMakes things happenMarket/Product knowledgeHigh level of self confidenceWilling to ask the hard questionsNever frozen by indecisionMultitasking Gives credit where credit is dueGenerosityIs willing to MentorCreative, Relentless | Weaknesses:Can breed hostilityA lone rangerTactless assessmentShort temperedNo work/life balanceDoes not praise others oftenMicro managesArrogantStresses the systemNeeds work on leading virtual teamsContradiction in what he says and what he does | Opportunities:May get into broader planning areas Set up a start-up of his own | Threats: Might not be able to get into field salesMight not get senior leadership positionsMight not get a willing team to work with |
Factors
* Team Dynamics * Overlapping of the 360 degree feedback with the Nourish product launch * Alex’s ambitions to be in a strategic role * Keeping Alex motivated * New performance assessment system at Landon * Alex’s ability to create economic value * Alex’s working style affecting others long term performance
Critical Factors and Analysis * Team Dynamics
Alex micromanages his projects and often takes decisions without consulting the team. This de-motivates the team mates. His vigour and energy to work are his personal traits which he expects from others too. This is creating a risk of burnout among other employees. * Overlapping