Business English: People Management & Team Leadership (30 Questions for Managers) B1-B2

People Management & Team Leadership

1. How do you plan the work for your team each week? (Comment planifiez-vous le travail de votre équipe chaque semaine ?) Sample answer: I check the projects and deadlines, then I share the plan with the team.

2. How do you decide who does which task? (Comment décidez-vous qui fait quelle tâche ?) Sample answer: I look at skills, experience, and current workload.

3. What do you do when the team has too much work? (Que faites-vous lorsque l’équipe a trop de travail ?) Sample answer: I change priorities or ask for help from other teams.

4. How do you check if work is done on time? (Comment vérifiez-vous que le travail est fait à temps ?) Sample answer: I follow deadlines and have regular meetings.

5. How do you measure good performance in your team? (Comment mesurez-vous la bonne performance dans votre équipe ?) Sample answer: I look at quality, timing, and teamwork.

6. What strengths do you see in your team members? (Quelles forces voyez-vous chez les membres de votre équipe ?) Sample answer: Some are very technical, others are well organized.

7. How do you help team members improve their skills? (Comment aidez-vous les membres de l’équipe à améliorer leurs compétences ?) Sample answer: I give feedback and suggest training.

8. How often do you talk with staff about their development? (À quelle fréquence parlez-vous avec le personnel de leur développement ?) Sample answer: I talk with them in regular one-to-one meetings.

9. What technical training does your team need? (De quelle formation technique votre équipe a-t-elle besoin ?) Sample answer: They need training on new methods and equipment.

10. How do you make sure staff follow quality rules? (Comment vous assurez-vous que le personnel respecte les règles de qualité ?) Sample answer: I explain procedures and check audits.

11. How do you motivate your team? (Comment motivez-vous votre équipe ?) Sample answer: I recognize good work and say thank you.

12. What do you do if two team members have a conflict? (Que faites-vous si deux membres de l’équipe ont un conflit ?) Sample answer: I listen to both people and help them find a solution.

13. How do you support wellbeing in the lab? (Comment soutenez-vous le bien-être au laboratoire ?) Sample answer: I encourage breaks and open communication.

14. How do you manage health and safety in the laboratory? (Comment gérez-vous la santé et la sécurité au laboratoire ?) Sample answer: I make sure safety rules are clear and followed.

15. What safety training is most important for your team? (Quelle formation en sécurité est la plus importante pour votre équipe ?) Sample answer: Chemical safety and emergency procedures.


Specific Management Tasks

16. What are your main responsibilities as a line manager? (Quelles sont vos principales responsabilités en tant que manager hiérarchique ?) Sample answer: I support staff, plan work, and review performance.

17. How do you prepare for performance reviews? (Comment vous préparez-vous aux entretiens d’évaluation?) Sample answer: I collect feedback and examples of work.

18. What topics do you discuss in one-to-one meetings? (Quels sujets discutez-vous lors des entretiens individuels ?) Sample answer: Work progress, challenges, and goals.

19. How do you coach a team member who has difficulties? (Comment accompagnez-vous un membre de l’équipe qui a des difficultés ?) Sample answer: I explain clearly and give practical advice.

20. How do you mentor new or junior staff? (Comment encadrez-vous les nouveaux employés ou les juniors ?)
Sample answer: I guide them and answer their questions.

21. How do you approve work schedules? (Comment approuvez-vous les plannings de travail ?) Sample answer: I check workload and deadlines first.

22. How do you manage leave requests? (Comment gérez-vous les demandes de congés ?) Sample answer: I check team capacity before I approve.

23. How do you plan shifts in the lab? (Comment planifiez-vous les rotations / les horaires au laboratoire ?) Sample answer: I balance skills and availability.

24. What is difficult about managing 16 people? (Qu’est-ce qui est difficile dans la gestion de 16 personnes ?) Sample answer: Communication and time management.

25. How do you recruit new employees? (Comment recrutez-vous de nouveaux employés ?) Sample answer: I review CVs and conduct interviews.

26. What do you look for in a new team member? (Que recherchez-vous chez un nouveau membre de l’équipe ?) Sample answer: Technical skills and a good attitude.

27. How do you onboard new employees? (Comment intégrez-vous les nouveaux employés ?) Sample answer: I explain procedures and introduce the team.

28. How long does training take for new staff? (Combien de temps dure la formation pour les nouveaux employés ?) Sample answer: A few weeks, depending on the role.

29. How do you support staff during their first months? (Comment soutenez-vous le personnel pendant ses premiers mois ?) Sample answer: I check regularly and answer questions.

30. What management skill do you want to improve in English? (Quelle compétence managériale souhaitez-vous améliorer en anglais ?)  Sample answer: Giving feedback clearly and confidently.
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