2013-14 Curriculum for Management Development v2

This survey will provide input to the discussion of a new direction in management development to be held by Directors and Managers on July 20th.

Please answer each question. Submit by July 17th. Thank you.


  1. My job at L.A. Care is
    Senior Director
    Director
    Manager
    Project Manager
    Program Manager


  1. I currently have ____ direct reports
    None
    1-3
    4-7
    8 - 12
    More than 12


  1. For each of the matters listed, rate how well you believe managers in general at L.A. Care perform

            1 2 3 4 5 6 7      
      Delegate tasks and make assignments in a way that typically avoids rework or delay Ineffectively performed Effectively performed  
      Recognize a gap in an employee's knowledge or skills to perform the job Ineffectively performed Effectively performed  
      Settle a conflict quickly, firmly and with respect for the people involved Ineffectively performed Effectively performed  


  1. For each of the matters listed, rate how well you believe managers in general at L.A. Care perform

            1 2 3 4 5 6 7      
      Partners with recruiters when filling an open position Ineffectively performed Effectively performed  
      Using the ADI system for tracking attendance Ineffectively performed Effectively performed  
      Using the performance planning and evaluation tools to ensure achievement of valuable results  Ineffectively performed Effectively performed  


  1. For each of the matters listed, rate how well you believe managers in general at L.A. Care perform

            1 2 3 4 5 6 7      
      Coach employees on career opportunities Ineffectively performed Effectively performed  
      Act as a mentor/counselor to guide employee learning and training Ineffectively performed Effectively performed  
      Encourage employee understanding of the business issues faced by L.A. Care Ineffectively performed Effectively performed  


  1. If for any reason, you were unable to continue in your current role, would your LG member be able to point to a "natural successor" for your position?
    Yes and the person is ready today
    Yes and the person would be ready within six months
    I'm not sure
    No


  1. What are the most important aspects of being successful in a management role at L.A. Care? What kind of training should be priortized as we move into the next two years?





Mark Strunin