Picard's Management Style

[M'rk son of Mogh]

The VP of ops at my company is a bit of a Star Trek fan, and loves how Picard got things done, thinks he's a great example of a good manager. (The VP is one of the better managers in the building and knows his stuff, so, for him at least, it works!)

My group manager often hears him talking about this, but has never really watched TNG though is interested in it, for this reason AND because she really does like Patrick Stewart.

Are there some good episodes that might show his management style in use?

Sure, there are great episodes like Darmok, Chain of Command and Inner Light that show how brilliant an actor Mr. Stewart is, but is there anything I can show her that's a bit more specific to this?

Thanks, all!

 

[Mojorisen]

A Book was published covering his managment skills. It gives episode examples of each situation.

It's called "Make it so".

 

[WillsBabe]

I can't think of any specific examples of Picard's management style, however one thing I would say I liked about it was his respect for people. He always had respect for his staff. The episode that really demonstrates this for me is Lower Decks. The way he speaks to Sito and the dressing down he gives her is so out of character (although we suspect when we are watching it that it's for a reason) that it really highlights Picard's usual even handedness. OTOH, much as they've come up with some great stuff over the years, TNG is written by writers. It's they who come up with Picard's management style, not anyone who (presumably) is an expert in management.

 

[JoeZhang]

A Book was published covering his managment skills. It gives episode examples of each situation.

It's called "Make it so".

I'm sure that book is the one that notes that Picard never takes worf's advice!

 

[C.E. Evans]

Picard was good at delegating authority. When he wanted something done, he left it up to his officers to find out the best way to do it. Despite his frequently very serious demeanor, Picard was not one for micro-managing people. He trusted people to do their jobs as he considered them professionals.

Those that couldn't do their jobs well usually found themselves summoned to his ready room, but Riker probably handled most issues regarding crew performance...

 

[DeafPoet]

IIRC, "Redemption I & II" has some good scenes with everyone around the conference table figuring stuff out for themselves with Picard's guidance. Although, Worf basically tells him to get fucked in there too, so it may not be as good an example as I thought

 

[ChickenPug!]

I don't have a specific episode in mind but I see the following sprinkled throughout the whole series:

1. He remembers the past. He learns for his/other people's mistakes or triumphs.

2. He is well read. A sign that he continues educating himself.

Two signs, in my opinion, of a good leader.

 

[Kick The Donkey]

I always thought Cause and Effect was a good example. The way he requests suggestions from his crew. Others have said this already, but I think Picard was good manager because he picked the best and the brightest, and depended on them to do their jobs.

 

[Doug Otte]

It always impressed me how he solicited the opinions of his staff, listened carefully to what they said, then made his own decision, even if it sometimes went against his staff's recommendations.

You can see how different the alternate Picard was in "Yesterday's Enterprise," because he didn't listen to them. He was more authoritarian and dictated his orders without regard for his staff's input.

Doug

 

[TheGodBen]

I always thought Cause and Effect was a good example. The way he requests suggestions from his crew. Others have said this already, but I think Picard was good manager because he picked the best and the brightest, and depended on them to do their jobs.

Not the best choice of episode because Picard kept on relying on the advice of Data when he should have listened to Riker and he ended up blowing up the ship 4 times.