Alex Sander is a highly motivated product manager for the Toiletries Division of Landon Care Products, Inc., a cosmetics products company headquartered in Connecticut. Alex was brought to the company by owner Sam Glass with the expectation of shaking up the product team and creating waves through his relentless work ethic. The young manager, undaunted by any learning challenge, has successfully lead his team through the rebranding of two national skin care products in just over a years’ time. A recent 360* performance review both criticized and praised Alex’s work model, giving him an idea how best to improve and continue with his career.
Alex’s performance evaluation details his behaviors that have negative, positive, and sometimes both of these effects on his co-workers. One of the most notable qualities that Alex exudes is that of confidence. He is not afraid to tackle any task and will always push for answers that he feels must be known. This confidence however can often rub off on people the wrong way, evoking a sense of arrogance and lack of consideration for other’s ideas and opinions. Although disputed by some reviews, he is noted to be stingy when it comes to giving out praise but quick to reprimand poor work, often bluntly and without consideration for feelings. Alex’s tireless work ethic draws respect from his peers…
Sam Glass should continue to work with Alex and help him develop into a better leader and motivator. Alex has the drive and outgoing personality needed to thrive in any environment, he just has to learn to utilize his skills to be a more effective manager. As discussed by Alex, leaving the company and starting his own venture is a viable option but not a necessary one. Based on the reviews, he already has some strong supporters of his managing method and it is only time until he learns how to win the others…