A Problem Solver First-in-Command Duties o Give the second-in-command freedom to make decisions, but oversee effectiveness of the decisions o Don’t solve problems for others Second-in-Command Duties o The second-in-command needs to thoroughly assess the consequences of his/her decisions o The second-in-command should be willing to mentor subordinates on “consequence decision making” o Encourage employees to consider alternative solutions and their positive as well as negative consequences before bringing the issue to their supervisor “Well, Jim, do these items summarize our thoughts
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