GD Topics Asked in SBI PO 2016 Interview:-
1. Technology is killing Human Imagination
2. Medals won by India are by scientific training or by Luck
3. Elections is an excercise of Money Power and Not Democeracy
4. Should the Railway Budget be merged with the Union Budget
11 Qualities All Great Managers Possess
1. Cultural Affinity
We talk to our prospective new hires about our culture, and how it directs everything that we do. We know our managers are great leaders, coaches and high achievers, but I need to make sure they are 100 percent invested in the culture that makes us different than any other firm in our industry.
2. A Positive Attitude
Excitement can be contagious. If a manager exudes a positive attitude and a passion for his/her work, that will help keep morale high. I find that satisfied and happy employees are more productive. A manager that can motivate people while keeping them on task is a great asset.
3. Prioritization
Lack of focus is the reason many small companies fail. The best managers solve that problem through ruthless prioritization. They identify the three most impactful projects from a list of ten and focus their team on those three. They help keep their employees’ proverbial plates just the right amount of full.
4. Warmth and Competence
Research out of Harvard Business School found that the best leaders have two unique qualities: warmth and competence. They followed leaders from around the world and discovered that these two characteristics set the best bosses apart. Managers need both of these qualities to lead with their head and their heart.
5. Empathy
Strong managers work with their teams to set priorities, and then encourage their direct reports to go execute them. Things will always go wrong, whether it's because the goals were wrong, or the junior person just screwed up. At a startup, things are always in flux. It's critical that a manager cares about her team -- and that the team knows this -- to keep everyone positive and working together.
6. Accountability
Accountability is critical and matters more than simply getting the job done. A manager with strong accountability qualities will take action and responsibility for their goals and objectives. They report why something didn't go according to plan and work toward solutions. Most of all, this quality will rub off on the rest of the team and they too will be accountable for their role and results.
7. Honesty
Lots of traits are important in a great manager, but honesty trumps them all. From the first interview onward, I'm looking for someone who will tell it like it is. Honesty is important whether it's a manager letting me know when I'm doing something wrong, holding up their hands when they make a mistake or simply saying, "I'm too busy to do this now." I want straight shooters who have integrity.
8. Patience
The art of patience is something that takes years to control and perfect. I look for managers who can exercise a deep understanding and awareness of patience with team members, clients, vendors and sometimes even with themselves! While I can teach all aspects of the job the one thing I can't teach is someone's gut reaction -- whether they will take a step back and assess or hastily engage.
9. Character
If you don't trust their character then nothing else really matters. There are many key attributes of a good manager that are derivatives of legitimate character and integrity. Managers that can't be trusted are dangerous and, more often than not, end up being a cancer to the organization that is painful and costly to remove.
10. Flexibility
Great managers need to know how to think quickly on their feet, and they must also alter their management techniques for each employee, rather than expecting all employees to respond in the same manner to one broad management style.
11. Effective Decision Making
When I look for a great manager, I look for someone who can take in a lot of information and make a decision. Who can then execute on it without much hand-holding.
The 10 Best Qualities in Any Person
1. Be honest
Honesty is a way of life. It means you don't steal, you don't cheat on your taxes and you are faithful to your spouse. Here's a quick test to determine your level of honesty: You give a cashier $10 for a magazine, candy and soft drink. The tab comes to $8.15. Instead of giving you $1.85 in change, she gives you $10.85. That is, instead of a $1 bill, you get a $10 bill. You notice it immediately. What do you do?
2. Be happy
It's not about money, looks or status. Being genuinely grateful for what you have and looking forward to the dawn of each day can make you feel a kind of happiness that is contagious.
3. Be respectful of others
When you treat others as you would like to be treated, you are showing the ultimate kind of respect.
4. Be easygoing and fun
As the old saying goes, "Live, laugh, love." Slow down from life's frantic pace and have fun--whether it's an unscheduled day playing hooky from your responsibilities or just a few minutes respite from the grind.
5. Be confident
Once you accept there is always someone out there who is better than you, you can realize your own abilities. Be confident in what you can--and cannot--do.
6. Be emotionally open
Be open and honest with those you love. Express your opinions and listen to theirs without criticizing.
7. Be disciplined
No one is watching over your shoulder when you slack off--except you. Self-discipline means you have a finely tuned sense of ethics, of what is right and what is wrong, and you act accordingly. You are strong enough to say no to life's many temptations, from food to drugs to illicit sex.
8. Take pride in yourself
While too much pride can be seen as sinful, we all need to feel some pride in who we are, where we live and what we do. That kind of pride helps define who you are in your world.
9. Be compassionate
Being empathic to the needs of others and doing good deeds to ease others' suffering is one of the most basic acts of kindness and goodness we accomplish as human beings.
10. Have a sense of humor
You have to be able to laugh, especially at yourself. There is humor in almost every situation. You just have to find it. And laughing is almost always better than crying.
TOP 10 QUALITIES OF AN EXCELLENT MANAGER
1. Creativity
Creativity is what separates competence from excellence. Creativity is the spark that propels projects forward and that captures peoples' attention. Creativity is the ingredient that pulls the different pieces together into a cohesive whole, adding zest and appeal in the process.
2. Structure
The context and structure we work within always have a set of parameters, limitations and guidelines. A stellar manager knows how to work within the structure and not let the structure impinge upon the process or the project. Know the structure intimately, so as to guide others to effectively work within the given parameters. Do this to expand beyond the boundaries.
3. Intuition
Intuition is the capacity of knowing without the use of rational processes; it's the cornerstone of emotional intelligence. People with keen insight are often able to sense what others are feeling and thinking; consequently, they're able to respond perfectly to another through their deeper understanding. The stronger one's intuition, the stronger manager one will be.
4. Knowledge
A thorough knowledge base is essential. The knowledge base must be so ingrained and integrated into their being that they become transparent, focusing on the employee and what s/he needs to learn, versus focusing on the knowledge base. The excellent manager lives from a knowledge base, without having to draw attention to it.
5. Commitment
A manager is committed to the success of the project and of all team members. S/he holds the vision for the collective team and moves the team closer to the end result. It's the manager's commitment that pulls the team forward during trying times.
6. Being Human
Employees value leaders who are human and who don't hide behind their authority. The best leaders are those who aren't afraid to be themselves. Managers who respect and connect with others on a human level inspire great loyalty.
7. Versatility
Flexibility and versatility are valuable qualities in a manager. Beneath the flexibility and versatility is an ability to be both non-reactive and not attached to how things have to be. Versatility implies an openness - this openness allows the leader to quickly change on a dime when necessary. Flexibility and versatility are the pathways to speedy responsiveness.
8. Lightness
A stellar manager doesn't just produce outstanding results; s/he has fun in the process! Lightness doesn't impede results but rather, helps to move the team forward. Lightness complements the seriousness of the task at hand as well as the resolve of the team, therefore contributing to strong team results and retention.
9. Discipline/Focus
Discipline is the ability to choose and live from what one pays attention to. Discipline as self-mastery can be exhilarating! Role model the ability to live from your intention consistently and you'll role model an important leadership quality.
10. Big Picture, Small Actions
Excellent managers see the big picture concurrent with managing the details. Small actions lead to the big picture; the excellent manager is skilful at doing both: think big while also paying attention to the details
