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<br />APPENDIX 8 E <br />SAMPLE REFERENCE QUESTIONS FOR]OHN DOE <br /> <br />14. <br /> <br />15. <br /> <br />16. <br /> <br />17. <br /> <br />18. <br /> <br />Please describe his relationship with the city council. <br /> <br />He has a very positive relationship with the Council. <br /> <br />How would you describe John's relationship with his subordinates? Is he <br />able to delegate effectively while holding them accountable for results? <br /> <br />He has a very good relationship with them as well. He has an open door policy. <br />He does delegate well. Reference has personal experience with this. <br /> <br />What is the most significant contribution that John has made to the city that <br />you are familiar with? <br /> <br />Tempted to point to the construction projects. However, he believes the best <br />thing he did for the City was to break the cycle of City Council micromanagement <br />of the City. He gained the trust of the Council and was able to stabilize that <br />senior staff. He was able to attract highly qualified people and they have stayed. <br /> <br />Are there any qualities about John that some might refer to as weaknesses? <br /> <br />Thinks he might do better in communicating praise to subordinates on a more <br />regular basis. <br /> <br />Are you aware of anything in John's background that would be <br />embarrassing to a prospective employer if it became public knowledge? Any <br />personal behavioral, legal or ethical problems? <br /> <br />No. <br /> <br />Page 8 12 <br /> <br />@2004-THE WATERS CONSULTING GROUP, INc. <br /> <br />'nlls "->i'-" IS 1,.OPlUmUl\' MC>"-ILmos .~'D 111.")1.£ "C>I'..IYOFlH:G,I'" <br />111ISR>iL'IISWI'TO II.R>:I"ODL'ŒD f()',~" RE."'" Wrl1 101:1' TlŒ.,lIl'l"" I'."-'IL"IO' 0> WÙ.,ISc. <br />