{"id":21947,"date":"2022-12-13T00:47:25","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T00:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getlighthouse.com\/blog\/?p=21947"},"modified":"2024-07-09T16:02:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T16:02:26","slug":"chatgpt-management-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getlighthouse.com\/blog\/chatgpt-management-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Could ChatGPT Be a Good Leader? We Ask the AI for Management Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AI has been talked about for years as having the potential to change the world. Yet, outside of Hollywood movies, we haven\u2019t seen much we can all use day to day. That\u2019s changed with the recent release of new AI tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across industries, different branches of AI are now influencing the way routine tasks are performed<\/a>. However, while the possibilities of AI seem endless, there are some hard limits to what a computer can learn and the tasks it can perform well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soft skills, like empathy and creativity, are complex and hard to develop for most people. That\u2019s why most AI tools also struggle with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One shining example of AI that\u2019s gotten a lot of buzz lately<\/a> is ChatGPT. It's the latest text-based AI bot, which is capable of giving advice, answering questions, and creating some form of content like cover letters, essays, and even poems for you \u2013 almost like a real person would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, let's allow ChatGPT to introduce itself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"ChatGPT<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So, with all the excitement surrounding ChatGPT currently, we decided to ask it for some leadership and management advice \u2013 and gave it a grade for how good a manager it would be based on those answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table of Contents<\/strong> - ChatGPT management advice on common leadership questions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. What makes a good 1 on 1 with my direct report?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. How do I give good feedback to fix a problem?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What should I do to make my praise effective?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. What are the best books on leadership and management?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. What tips for success can you give to a first time manager?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Question 1: What makes a good 1 on 1 with my direct report?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"A<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Grade<\/strong>: A- <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You knew we\u2019d have to ask this one. And we were pleasantly surprised with the advice ChatGPT gave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While it doesn\u2019t cover *everything* (which would be hard in the length limitations of the typical ChatGPT response), the advice it shares covers excellent fundamentals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Set aside a time convenient for both you and your direct report to ensure meeting continuity week after week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Come prepared with an agenda so you make the most of the meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Actively listen to your team member to make sure they feel heard and you both are on the same page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Follow up on decisions and action items discussed during the meeting, and show that you expect your team member to do so as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      While their answer doesn\u2019t cover everything, this is the kind of advice a good manager would give in a quick conversation to get a new manager started. Then, they\u2019d want to direct them to links like our further reading below to go deeper (which ChatGPT can\u2019t, because it\u2019s not connected to the internet). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Further reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Unsure how to prepare for and lead your 1 on 1s? Use our comprehensive 1 on 1 meeting template<\/a> to guide you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Not sure what to talk about? Want to expand what you talk about in your 1 on 1s? We have a list of 150+ best one-on-one meeting questions<\/a> for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Learn more about the importance of and how to make a quality 1 on 1 meeting agenda with this guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Question 2: How do I give good feedback to my employee to fix a problem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"Giving<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Grade:<\/strong> B-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This is solid advice to take when you need to discuss a specific problem with your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The main point we differ on is having the employee come up with their own solution. While they should be part of it, as a manager, you should at least have in mind part of the solution before you meet with them to talk it over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If you\u2019re setting aside time to give your team member feedback about a certain problem, part of the reason you need to do this in the first place is often that the person did not know about the issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        That means it will be equally important for them to understand the problem first, as it is to understand your expectations on the solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This advice is very similar to our Prepare - Listen - Act feedback model<\/a>, which we go into detail in our blog post, as well as in an episode of the Creating High Performing Teams podcast: <\/p>\n\n\n\n