How would you describe your team/management style?

If the job you are applying for is in management, you may well be asked how you see your management style. If not in management you could still be asked what kind of a team player you are. This question invites you to analyse yourself in terms of the way that you work with other people. Do you lead from the front? How do you convince people to do what you want them to? What would be your approach to dealing with problems in your team? If you are applying for management jobs, read some current books on being a leader to see where you fit in the range of styles described. Most people would say they consult with their team when it comes to gathering views but that sometimes they may need to make decisions that not everyone agrees with. Most of us would like to come over as firm but fair in our dealings with others. Even if you have not had much experience in managing other people, consider team experiences that you have had, to see what role you played. What makes you think you could be a good manager? Think about the best people who have managed you. What style of management would you say they exhibited?