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Given the story, how would you uniquely allocate each person to make sure both tasks are accomplished efficiently?
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In the vibrant epicenter of a thriving university, amidst the blend of enthusiastic learners and seasoned scholars, stood Susan, George, and Emma. As their manager, my task was to delegate the responsibilities of teaching and administrative work among them. Susan, a tall woman with glasses that constantly slipped down her nose, was already familiar with the university's corridors. She was a professor, known for her monotone deliveries during lectures that often left her students yawning. And although she was known to bore her students, her reputation was not the only thing she struggled with. Susan had difficulty understanding and maneuvering through our hodgepodge university database and frequently enlisted support from her peers to help fill out routine forms. This lack of administrative knowledge drew considerable critique from Emma who found this inability rather frustrating. On top of it all, George, an affable chap, had relayed her constant negativity that seemed to diminish his often strenuous efforts. Then, we have George. A clerk from his previous job, George was relatively new to our university's staff. A fellow keen on maintaining his performance, he consistently met his KPIs, if rarely exceeded them. However, during last year's Christmas party, George couldn't help but share his dread for public speaking, which quite naturally, marked off any teaching roles for him. It didn't matter that he never had had any teaching role before - his nervousness could easily be spotted at any group meetings or gatherings. But this had not stopped George from proving himself capable of great cooperation, most notably with Emma who he coordinated with for a department event last month. Finally, there was Emma, our charming newcomer. Emma usually preferred to work behind the scenes and evade seminars or presentations. But her previous manager would not cease from singing her praises, specifically her remarkable multitasking skills. During her university years, she had managed to juggle her studies, social life and even headed the organizational committee. She too wasn't immune to criticism. She often found herself at the edge of Susan's resentment as she frequently pointed out her lack of administrative knowledge. Given their unique skills and limitations, assigning Emma, George, and Susan to their respective roles was indeed a challenging task. Even though they occasionally bickered and had their minor disagreements, I observed that these conflicts were usually resolved within a good time period. This made me confident that despite their contrasting personalities, they could indeed together create an effective team. In the midst of department meetings, administrative forms, student assessments and Christmas parties, Susan, George, and Emma, all contributed unique pearls of wisdom to the university's tapestry. As their manager, my goal wasn't to transform them into someone they were not but rather to help them foster their strengths while also learning from their weaknesses. And as they say, a good leader knows that a team is like a mosaic where every piece adds something beautiful to the whole picture. It was up to me to fit them together perfectly.
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- Teaching: George, Administrative Work: Emma and Susan
- Teaching: Emma, Administrative Work: George and Susan
- Teaching: Susan, Administrative Work: Emma and George
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