Rate This Manager: CHARLES GARNEAU

People Management is a critical aspect of a Sun manager's job. The SMI Management Excellence Standards are designed to help people managers at every level to be successful. 

In support of your manager's development, please complete this survey and rate your manager's performance as compared to these standards. Indicate the level of effectiveness of your manager, not how well you like this manager or how well you like your job. Your ratings are confidential and will be combined with the ratings from other direct reports. If for some reason you cannot rate your manager on a given question, choose "Do Not Know" or "Does Not Apply". Give your honest and open feedback by answering the survey questions.

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ATTRACTS AND SELECTS TOP TALENT
Question Choice
1. Recruits and selects talented people  5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
2. Constantly sells Sun as a great company to join  6 Highly Effective - role model
3. Applies a high standard in selecting new hires 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
4. Hires people with the skills we will need 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
5. Makes hiring an urgent priority 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
6. Helps make Sun a desirable place to work 6 Highly Effective - role model
 
SETS EXPECTATIONS & DRIVES RESULTS
Question Choice
7. Clearly communicates what is expected of me 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
8. Communicates Sun's direction and how I fit in 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
9. Gives me frequent performance feedback 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
10. Gives me the freedom to make important decisions 6 Highly Effective - role model
11. Works with me to set goals and priorities 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
12. Deals quickly and firmly with problem performers 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
 
MOTIVATES EMPLOYEES TO EXCEL
Question Choice
13. Brings out the best in me 6 Highly Effective - role model
14. Cares about my career at Sun 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
15. Shows confidence in me 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
16. Tells me what I do well 6 Highly Effective - role model
17. Recognizes me for my contributions 6 Highly Effective - role model
18. Treats me with respect and dignity 6 Highly Effective - role model
 
DEVELOPS EMPLOYEE CAPABILITY
Question Choice
19. Provides challenging and varied assignments 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
20. Gives me helpful advice 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
21. Supports my participation in development programs 6 Highly Effective - role model
22. Lets me take advantage of career opportunities at Sun 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
23. Works with me to create a development plan 5 Effective - demonstrates high standards
24. Makes learning a daily part of our work 6 Highly Effective - role model
 
COMMENTS FOR YOUR MANAGER
 
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What do you appreciate about your manager?

Chuck is a good manager that I'd like to work for.

1. Support all my sales activities: whether it is a proof of concept, a customer pilot project or a big RFP, Chuck always gives me the right resource I need. 

2. Chuck is also my trusted advisor in my career development at Sun, not just the chance to improve my language, communication and presentation skills, but also the training to enhance my expertise in various disciplines that fit into my account support needs, such that to drive customer sales and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
 
What specifically could this manager do to improve?

none.