Seasoned and personable manager
Seasoned and personable manager
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I care about people; not just for their sake, but because I believe if you take care of your employees, they will do a better job for you. I am a teacher at heart and love mentoring. Getting a window into the professional journeys of my direct reports and being able to guide them along their paths has been incredibly rewarding for me over the past 10+ years that I've been a manager. I have typically had 5-10 direct reports and, over time, that group included managers and senior managers across three different geographical locations.
Developing a good manager-employee relationship starts with building trust. I met with all my reports 1-on-1 on a regular cadence determined by their needs. My discussions would include their immediate workload, medium- and long-term goals, any feedback I gathered from project teams or clients, and anything from their personal lives they wanted to share. I employ a direct and honest approach. I provided thorough feedback and analysis of their progress at annual reviews which rarely contained surprises since both positive and constructive feedback were delivered throughout the year. I set their compensation accordingly and dealt with any negotiations that were necessary.
In addition to individualized management, I ran regular team meetings with my direct reports (who called themselves "Billievers") to build camaraderie. There, the atmosphere was light-hearted and fun. Our discussions often went down random rabbit holes, although if there was particular business to discuss, we'd get that done, too.
"I had the pleasure of working with Bill Liteplo, and I can honestly say he’s one of the most supportive and dedicated managers I’ve ever had. During our time together, he consistently went out of his way to help me grow, both as an engineer and as a professional. When I was struggling with injection molding, Bill didn’t just point me to resources, but walked me through practical how-to’s and made sure I understood the concepts. He even set aside some time every week to help me work through anything I was having trouble with. That level of patience, mentorship, and genuine care made a huge difference in my development as a mechanical engineer. I’m incredibly grateful for all the guidance he gave me, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to any team looking for a manager who truly invests in the people he leads."
"Bill is both an excellent manager and a great technical contributor. As one of his direct reports for several years, he helped me grow as an engineer and navigate challenging projects."
"Bill is a strong, multi-faceted engineer and empathetic manager... he supports his team from all angles helping them navigate client and corporate hurdles with care, understanding and a great sense of humor. Bill is capable of inspiring his team and quelling unrest if necessary. He understands technical and personal challenges of all sorts associated with of our field of work and helps his team navigate those challenges efficiently and professionally. "
"As my manager he was supportive, quick to respond, and easy to talk to despite being remote from my location. We kept regular check ins, and he'd make sure I had everything I needed. Bill was excellent at both creating and setting up training to make our Engineers successful on their current projects and to push Engineers ahead in their careers."
"[Bill] deeply cares about the teams he leads."
"I’ve had the privilege of working with and learning from Bill over the past several years. Bill brings with him an incredible wealth of knowledge and is always willing to share his insights to help others grow."
"You were the best manager I could have hoped for and you really helped me stay on track."
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