Town of Wayland, MA - Town Manager Position Profile - Resident Survey

The Select Board seeks your input as it commences the Town Manager search. The Select Board believes it is important to solicit feedback from the Town residents regarding the characteristic and traits the new Town Manager should possess as well as the opportunities and challenges he, she or they may be faced with when assuming the position. Please provide responses to the following questions by September 9, 2022. Thank you for your participation in the survey.

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* 1. Which three of the following leadership traits abilities do you believe are most essential to perform the work of Town Manager?

Inspirational

Approachable

Visionary

Courageous

Empathetic

Ethical

Communicative

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which three of the following management style skills do you believe are most essential to perform the work of Town Manager?

Strategic

Decisive

Collaborative

Coaching

Proactive

Innovative

Anticipatory

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which three of the following abilities and skills do you believe are most essential to perform the work of the Town Manager?

Ability to interact regularly with a wide variety of stakeholders

Skill in municipal finance

Skill in collective bargaining

Ability to work with a multi-member board

Ability to supervise staff, some of whom work in different locations

Skill in making oral presentations

Skill in communicating with diverse groups and stakeholders

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Do you think it is necessary for the new Town Manager to have had previous experience as a manager of a local government?

Yes

Town of Wayland, MA - Town Manager Position Profile - Resident Survey

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* 1. Which three of the following leadership traits abilities do you believe are most essential to perform the work of Town Manager?

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* 2. Which three of the following management style skills do you believe are most essential to perform the work of Town Manager?

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* 3. Which three of the following abilities and skills do you believe are most essential to perform the work of the Town Manager?

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* 4. Do you think it is necessary for the new Town Manager to have had previous experience as a manager of a local government?

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* 5. Do you have any other comments related to the recruitment?