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Post by David Wyld on Nov 22, 2013 10:28:19 GMT -6
Students, This is the first “Link of the Day.” Each day during the semester, you should come here to to join the discussion of the link of the day with your classmates. So, to begin, view the video clip below: TITLE - LEADERSHIP: Managing by Wandering AroundThen, post a comment in reply to this discussion thread. What to post? Here are some ideas: - What did you take away from the video?
- How does the video relate in some way to your past experience (work, as a consumer, family, school, etc.)?
- How might you use these ideas in your own career?
For your posting activity during the semester, you will receive a grade for your discussion activity across the 100 links of the day. Please take a look at the form you will need to complete at the end of the semester: mymanagementcourse.freeforums.net/thread/109/link-comment-form-online-participationAs you can see, the main thing is to make the posts in a timely manner (please stay within a week of the “semester day” noted on the course calendar. The, at the end of the semester, you will be able to print-off your posts and then complete a summary of your work during the semester. Good luck and enjoy (yes, you can have fun with this)! David
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Post by David Wyld on Nov 22, 2013 21:37:26 GMT -6
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Post by bethanyhunt on Dec 10, 2013 14:45:51 GMT -6
Managing effectively doesn't just happen in the office. Although a manager may spend a lot of time in their office working on things for the business, they don't get a true "feel" for the company unless they go out and experience it for themselves. Managers must also be seen by the customers and employees to ensure things are being done correctly. Human interaction is key to managing effectively.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2014 13:28:23 GMT -6
Management and leadership is a tricky job to have. There are so many people to please. In order to please some, it requires massive planning while others require work on the job. Massive planning can always happen, but it may not be in your companies best interest if it is not done by someone who stays in touch with what is happening on the job. Without constant store feedback and interaction, you are liable to miss vital changes that could impact your store for the better.
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Post by kelseywatson on Jan 17, 2014 13:54:45 GMT -6
There is more to managing than just sitting behind your desk all day and sitting on your behind. The store I work at now, my assistant manager spends a lot of time on the phone. She even has her cell phone on the sales floor where we have cameras in the store. It frustrates me because if we are all wokring our behinds off why can't she. When I get in the workforce, I am going to try my best to engage with my employees. Work is meant for work not your phones.
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Post by jessweaver on Jan 19, 2014 14:14:14 GMT -6
In the business world, many people spend months, and sometimes even years, working hard to get a manager position. Once you receive that coveted position, it is important to remember how you got there and that you started at the bottom. I believe that there are two types of managers. The first kind, are the managers who remember that they were once the "little people" and take the time to check on their employees and business to make sure that everyone feels like they are being heard and are cared about. The second type of manager, is the one that lets all the power goes to his or her head. They think that they are above everyone, especially the "little people." To be a good effective manager, you should take the time to get out of your office and visit your employees and business locations. By visiting business locations and talking to employees, you show them that you care about how they view the company. It is a lot more beneficial to have happy employees. I have been to many businesses and I can immediately tell if the employees truly like their jobs or if they are working there because they simply need the money. Being a manager is all about leading my example; every manager should make an effort to get to know their employees.
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Post by melanconcaitlin on Jan 20, 2014 10:49:56 GMT -6
Management is so much more involved than just sitting behind a desk sorting through statistics and paperwork. To be a great manager you have to posses some type of people skills. Without people skills lower level employees might not be willing to listen to you or do what you may ask of them. Interacting with lower level employees and telling them why they are important to the company boost some confidence in them and makes them strive to be better attributes to the company. Without lower level employees companies could not function the way they do, these employees are a vital importance to success. All in all managers should take some time out of the busy schedule to interact with others of the company, if they want to be the best manager that they can be.
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Post by wwerner on Jan 20, 2014 19:11:17 GMT -6
There are managers that will sit in their office and not help any of the employees even if they see them struggling with the workload they have. I think a manager is just like a teacher. I say that because you want someone to show you how things are expected to be done, maybe even multiple times. Then they expected you to be able to perform those tasks which are the same way they showed you. Now if you are struggling on getting the concept of it or not making your quota on time. It is usually up the the employee to ask for help since the manager has much more to look over as they try and run a business. Also a manager should be seen at least half the day by the the customers of their business. IT shows the customers that you the manager take pride in what you have helped build up.
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Post by rodrigo monico on Jan 21, 2014 19:49:32 GMT -6
I will definitely share this video with colleagues and friends. Thank you Dr. Wyld! I took a lot from this video. I am actually blessed that I work for an industrial sales company in New Orleans. I am non-traditional student with multiple years of sales experience. The reason I am blessed is that the owner of the company I work for is very hands on. He makes it a priority to come to the tool showroom counter on a daily basis to interact with customers and educate the employees. The owner makes the employees comfortable and welcome. This is rare in these times! I learn an abundance of product knowledge from my boss and love my job! This video reminded me of that with how the owner of Starbuck's does business. I will take this knowledge to be successful in my business career.
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Post by lmoore on Jan 21, 2014 20:01:46 GMT -6
It is important for managers to get out of the office and interact with clients. They need to be aware of problems in the company in order to help solve those issues. It is also important that customers see the managers of a business because then they know that they are doing what they can to make the business better. Managers should interact with all employees to make them feel they are an important asset to the company and not just another employee.
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Post by codylejeune on Jan 22, 2014 10:29:02 GMT -6
This is a video that every manager should watch. If the founder of Starbucks is going to make it a point to go to at least twenty five different Starbucks locations a week, I think a manager can get out of his office and visit the clients. Sometimes it is hard because of the many different tasks a manager has, but I think if a manager can get out of his/her office for thirty minutes a day, the employees and the clients would be much happier.
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Post by kaitlyncampbell on Jan 22, 2014 13:08:37 GMT -6
I really enjoyed this video, because in some of my past jobs I feel like the managers did not involve themselves enough. Being a manager and a leader can be a very tricky job, but also some managers don't take the time to realize they were once in the shoes of their employees before they were promoted or hired on as a manager. I believe it is important that managers interact with their employees and also customers to get to know what makes them happy, how their business is running, and the all around culture of their business their managing.
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Post by Jessica Aucoin on Jan 22, 2014 14:53:34 GMT -6
I thought the video and the idea behind it was interesting. I find it very important to be able to manage a business not only from behind a desk but in the actual environment where customer/employee interaction takes place. I really liked that the speaker mentioned that the owner of Starbucks took the time to visit at least 25 stores every week. I feel like it shows that even though he’s on top now, he knows where his roots are with the company. Also, I feel like by visiting those stores he’s more than just a face of a huge company; he’s a person who cares about his business, employees and customers. At my current job, the managers are rarely seen and I would find it beneficial if they would help the employees learn more of the tasks involved with the job instead of just being thrown into it.
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Post by shantel on Jan 22, 2014 18:24:01 GMT -6
I enjoy the concept of the video. I thought it was very good advice for managers who don't go outside of their small circle of business associates. I agree with one hundred percent of getting to know whats going on in all levels of the business for all mangers. Getting to know all levels of the business is the best way to manage more accurately. Because sometimes top manager make decisions that affect other in the company unknowingly. In some of those cases it can have an adverse affect on the daily operations. Also managers can get new ideas from keeping with what's going on in other levels of the business.
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Post by jsherman on Jan 22, 2014 20:26:50 GMT -6
I enjoyed the videos description of the everyday life of most CEO's. Most successful ones over successful businesses do actually go out into they're store, factories, etc. on the day-to-day basis. Keeping up and knowing what goes on outside of your corporate structure is key to operating a successful business. It was good advice to most CEO's whose days only consists of they four walls of they're office. I plan to apply it to my own life once I begin to climb that corporate ladder.
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