Candidate Q&A - Director of Programming 2016

[kjayers]

This thread is for questions and answers for the candidates for the 2016 Director of Programming of Altonimbus Entertainment.

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[kjayers]

In most departments, the director does not need to be a subject matter expert; instead, the department needs to be led by a people-manager who hires subject matter experts.


What resources have you used to develop your managerial style?  What should your direct reports expect from you as a supervisor?

[veraca]

What are your plans for dealing with panelists who no-show or cancel last minute?