Our small company (26 people) recently encountered an interesting dilemma when one of our managers asked to manage a close personal friend. Until now, we hadn’t considered the ramifications of friends (or relatives) working for one another. Our company handbook is silent on the subject.
At first blush, it seems unwise to allow managers to supervise their close friends or relatives. But the MT O3 model seems to encourage the development of close relationships between managers and their directs.
At what point does a personal relationship transition from supporting the management process to interfering with it?
A similar Thread
MISYSINC,
Here is a similar thread that might help
O3's and small Family Business
http://www.manager-tools.com/forums-7500
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The issues around taht can
The issues around taht can be found in this cast
Can I be friends with my directs - http://www.manager-tools.com/2011/07/can-i-be-friends-with-my-directs-part-1
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