Wolf Winter
Are you leather shoes or a pair of sneakers?
Sneakers - mostly Adidas
What is your favorite song, book or movie?
Indie classics and current stuff are on high rotation on my play lists. I mix this with Portishead, Moloko, Massive Attack and some electro
What do you do in your free time?
Cooking and artsy stuff are high on the list. Nothing beats a great BBQ
What do you like to do to unwind after work?
getting knee-deep into dirt - means working in my tiny garden.
What do you think your employees are saying about you when they are drinking a coffee in the break room?
Honestly - I don't know. And I don't want to - since this is the space to have a break and there the "las vegas rule" applies. I usually have a pretty open and reliable relationship with all my directs, so that in case there are issues with me or in our relation, those can be openly addressed.
What do you think about the term 'Work-Life-Balance'?
At the end, work and life have to be in balance. There are times, when you deeply indulge into work on a problem or a project and which will eat long hours. But there are also times, where (private) life needs more attention. Both have to be in balance - but usually not at the same time. Means I'm not a big fan of a more corporate 9-to-5 attitude. But on the other hand, you yourself and your family have always priority.
Work sucks when...
it is full of politics and tactical positioning. Not my cup of tea
What do you think about the statement 'hire for attitude, train for skills'?
The right attitude (getting things done) has to be there. No compromise on this. In terms of skills: For Product there are from my perspective two things to be accounted here: Subject matter expertise and product management expertise similar to the product set-up. One of both can be trained. A candidate lacking both is not set-up for success and would be a wrong hire.
Which three questions do you always ask during a job interview?
Why are we talking? What is a great PM/EM set-up based on your past experience? How did you solve conflicts in the recent past?
What does the recruitment process look like in your company?
After an initial check-in with HR, there are usually 2 or 3 rounds of interviews (depending on position and level).
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