1. Which skills do you see lacking in employees? In managers? Why do you believe this is the case? 2. How has your life experience and education shaped the way you manage projects (departments, etc.) and assignments? 3. How has your life experience and education as a manager affected the way in which you work with employees and fellow managers? 4. Describe a common, recurring problem you have witnessed in your organization and how it relates to management strategy or lack thereof? 5. Explain the importance of a strategic plan and how managers can use it to achieve goals. Have you ever worked within an organization that does not have one versus an organization that does? Are there differences in achieving goals within such organizations? 6.What can you tell me about the management/executive experience? What are the rewards of being a manager today?