The Best Colleague I Ever Worked with

I chose to speak on the topic The Best or Worst somebody I always worked with. It ask me to take a good look at my work history. So far, I have been rosy to work with good people and for good management as a whole. One manager however, stands knocked out(p) in my mind as superlative and worthy of the title Best person I ever worked with. His demeanor was calm, he enabled individuals to act autonomously, and he acknowledged hard work and achievements. For this presentation I go away address this person as bobber, so he may remain anonymous.Bobs position was managing director of materials and handling, and I worked for him as the departments purchasing manager. Its been said that counterbalance impressions are lasting impressions. I hatch meeting Bob during the second half of my interview. He was a tall, stocky gentleman around my stupefys age with gray hair, and wore wire framed glasses. He was dressed casually in khaki pants, a striped shirt and a blue cardigan sweater. In one hand he held a manila folder, and in the otherwise a large c strikeee mug. He sat down, introduced himself and asked me how I was doing today.While a social pleasantry he seemed genuine with his question. His persona was as relaxed as his attire. I had been laid off from the airline industry for five months and my benefits were running out. At this time I had a pending descent offer, but figured it couldnt hurt to go on one more interview. Keep in mind I was thoroughly burnt out on interviewing, and mostly certain I was leaving to accept that offer. Bobs next question for me was if I was laid off. I replied Yes. He then(prenominal) shared with me that he too was from industry and that he came to this order after being laid off.The company I was interviewing with was a health related business and I honestly didnt see myself working for them. When he shared this information about himself it allowed me broaden my thinking. We continued to talk about the company and pedigre e position, my work experience and goals, even outside interests and family. Our conversation with each other came very(prenominal) natural. Bob then took me on a tour of the building and their department. We concluded our interview and I left feeling very positive about the whole experience.A couple days later the company called and made me an offer. I accepted, and it was the scoop up decision I made in five months. Upon taking the job I would find that my first impression held true and that Bobs calm demeanor transferred to managing the materials and handling department. No one in the department dreaded coming into work. He was always friendly and polite. We knew that we werent going to have uncalled-for stress while completing our work. In fact, this manager was so well liked that staff from other departments would seek out his opinion and guidance.His calm demeanor allowed him to be rational and offer sound advice. Bob enabled me to operate autonomously. He never told me how to do my work and respected my opinion on matters that affected the department. In a one-on-one meeting he told me that he hired me because he knew I could do the job. It was up to me how to get it done. He wasnt concerned with every step I took to accomplish it, so large as it was done right. Everyone in the department knew their responsibilities and held themselves accountable. Hard work did not go unnoticed.Bob acknowledged my efforts in the department. After 90 days with the company, which was family owned, he gave me a bonus. He felt I was working supra and beyond normal contributions. He made sure that I was adequately compensated at my annual review time and happy with my work/life balance. Bob communicated the departments plan. He was committed towards achieving that plan by leading by example. And he was dedicated to the people performing the work. Because of this he was an asset to the company, and the best person I have worked with.