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Post by David Wyld on May 25, 2013 18:56:29 GMT -6
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. Do be sure to keep track of your commenting throughout the semester using the comment tracking form, and at the end of the semester, you will receive a grade for your discussion activity across the 100 links of the day. Good luck and enjoy (yes, you can have fun with this)! mymanagementcourse.com/2/post/2013/06/link-of-the-day-1.htmlPlease make sure to write approximately a paragraph (really) addressing the focus of the article. What did you take away from it? How does it relate to your past experience? How might you use these ideas in your own career? Now, if you've had me before for another class, please view and comment on the alternate link of the day, which is at: mymanagementcourse.com/2/post/2013/07/alternative-link-of-the-day-1.htmlWhen making your comment though, please make clear that you are commenting on the alternate link of the day and copy and paste the title of that "Instant MBA" article into your comment summary form as usual (you know the drill :-). David
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Post by scotthunt13 on Jun 5, 2013 7:41:05 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant'
This article talks about the importance of thoroughly checking on someone's work history/experience before doing business with them. People will always say and do the right things to get a job but they probably won't tell you the not-so-good things. It's very important to look up their previous employers and speak with previous employees and maybe their friends so that you have a better understanding of who this person is and what kind of work ethic they have. It wouldn't be good to hire someone as a partner who will agree with everything and just go along with everything you say; there would never be any new or creative ideas considered if that was the case. That's not a good way to run a business and it wouldn't allow for you to be very successful.
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Post by Sarah Bonura on Jun 5, 2013 10:08:51 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant'
Partners in the workplace are one of the most important aspects of a job. If they cannot give you reinforcement and/or positive/negative feedback when it is needed, you will never grow as an individual. Learning about your partner before working with them will help you to understand them and help you to know how to approach them when a situation arises. In my current job, when we hire a new manager, I have learned to tread lightly at first and watch their interactions with everyone in the organization before deciding which areas they are more likely to benefit (whether it be sales or behind the scenes). These experiences have come to define me as a person and will hopefully help with my future endeavors.
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Post by kcarson7 on Jun 5, 2013 11:46:17 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant'
This article discusses the importance of learning about your potential partner before getting them on board. It notes that you must talk to people that they have previously worked with to make sure they have a good reputation, as well as look into their skills in a particular requirement of the job. I couldn't agree more with the advice in this article, seeing as I have worked with both good and bad partners, and these partners have had a huge impact on how I feel about my job.
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Post by lakeishabrooks on Jun 5, 2013 12:43:42 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant' This article talks about the important things one should look for and do when taking on a potential employee or partner in a business. I believe that it is important to know that person before you do any business with you. I am an assistant manager dealing with retail and it is important to hire someone with great customer service skills. I have came across so candidates that looked good on paper but were not good in person. I have found that calling previous employers are a great help because some will tell you the truth about that person when very few will not. It is also important that your partner has some qualities that one does not possess that way one can make up what the other lacks.
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Post by franklinvazquez on Jun 5, 2013 16:10:16 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant'
When we are working on a project that requires group-work, it is essential to make sure that all members have the required skills to provide unique insights to effectively move forward in the project. In other words, every team member should be able to collaborate in a distinctive and unique way in order to achieve the expected results. Partners should complement each other, and we can expect the best outcome as a result of group synergy. However, the article states that a partner who agrees on everything with us does not contribute with to the project whatsoever, so we have to investigate whether a prospect partner is an appropriate fit for the job through references or other method that gives us accurate information about the effectiveness of the potential partner.
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Post by Mary Hilse on Jun 5, 2013 16:37:32 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Every Business Should Embrace Change
I agree that change is what allows businesses to survive in this volitile word of competition. Changes allow your company to become more valuable to customers. It will keep customers coming back and attract new ones. The needs of customers change thru life and if businesses change this makes them attractive to them. Changes usually come with some resistance but worth the reward. We are trying to move our medical office into the electronic medical records that in government mandated. We are having problems trying to find a company that meets our needs within our budget. Hopefully, soon we can make the change to electronic medical records, this will make our company more efficient and more attractive to companies.
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Post by leannthompson on Jun 5, 2013 18:31:46 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant'
I think that no matter how great a business concept is and how successful it could be if there is a partnership between people who do not have the same beliefs regarding the business or if they do not complement each other the business will most likely fail. The right partners should have attributes the other person doesn’t have. I like the advice to get business references about the person you are planning on partnering with. It gives outside perspective on that person and you can learn a lot about him/her.
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Post by jacobthompson on Jun 5, 2013 18:42:46 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant'
While this topic is more about finding the right fit for a business partner, I think that it also means that a manger/business owner should be humble about himself or herself. Understanding personal faults, along with making sure that the interviewee is reliable and ethical, would certainly be beneficial in finding the right person for the job or position.
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Post by dmholstein on Jun 5, 2013 20:54:50 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant'
This article is first about understanding that it is necessary to have a partner and the things you should look at when choosing who is the right partner for you. Having a partner allows you to bounce ideas off of each other and if the person you have chosen for you partner thinks like you then there a great person to have around. You will both keep each other sharp and ideas constant.
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Post by keithstevens on Jun 5, 2013 22:20:05 GMT -6
So funny enough, I've actually started a small business venture with a partner. First mistake I made, I believe, was that it was a friend of mine. Us being friends led us to not want to put down bad ideas because I guess we just did not want to ruin our friendship. Thinking back that sounds completely absurd and it probably is. The thing I did right though was that we were definitely different. We were in our venture for different but equally good reasons. We knew we had those differences but we never really let them show. I'm starting to laugh as I reread this as it sounds like an old married couple. I feel though like in some way all business partnerships are like that. There are times of drama and times of peace but it's healthy. It works out mostly in the end. You can't have two business partners who are the same. That eliminates the checks and balances and it reminds me of one of my favorite quotes. "If we all pulled in one direction, the world would just fall over."
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Post by elvia on Jun 6, 2013 9:49:05 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant' I know for a fact if I am planning on doing business with someone or if I want to bring someone in on something I am working on, I would want to make sure that person is qualified and competent. The old expression mentioned in the article "If the two of you agree on everything then one of you is redundant," makes so much sense. What's the point of having a partner with the same strengths and weaknesses as you? That in my opinion, defeats the purpose of having a partner. Not only do I want to make sure that the partnership is balanced,it is also important for me to know my potential partner's past work experiences. Just because someone may seem like the perfect candidate at the time doesn't mean they were as perfect in the past! This isn't just a one way street either. If someone is bringing me in as a potential partner I want them to make sure that I will be able to perform all required task and that my strengths and weaknesses will balance out their strengths and weaknesses. This article would be very informative to someone who is planning on starting a business with someone or even for people who are currently doing business with others.
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Post by kayminix on Jun 6, 2013 10:36:37 GMT -6
This article is all too true when it says, "If you and your partner agree on everything, one of you is redundant." In my past jobs that I have had I have found that working with people who are just like me or who have no personality or backbone, makes it harder on myself and others around. My current job, my boss and I are polar opposites, she is numbers and sales driven, I am all about tasking and visuals. together we are able to balance each other and help each other improve on our weaknesses. Without having this even balance, our business would be missing a key part in our management staff. I also have found as we have hired in others who cannot do the job correctly or take initiative, it is important to check references and to not rely only on what is on the potential employee's resume!
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Post by melissacantrell on Jun 6, 2013 12:00:37 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'If You And Your Partner Agree On Everything, One Of You Is Redundant'
I find the article to be completely accurate and a wise word of advice to those planning to go into business endeavors with others. I am one of 5 managers at my Raising Canes location. When we recently brought on a fifth manager to our team, I do not feel our General Manager did enough research or background checking on his new hire. Although the new manager has a great résumé and appears extremely qualified on paper, he does not perform now that he has gotten the job. Had our General Manager called references and previous employers to verify our new hires capabilities he likely would have found out a more accurate depiction of his work ethic.
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Post by campbell22 on Jun 6, 2013 12:22:27 GMT -6
This article stresses the importance of getting to know your potential partner before actually working with them.It talks about how you need a partner who does not always agree with you and who has good complimentary skills to bring to the table. Nobody, in any situation, would want a partner to always agree with them in every situation because decisions could be made that really didn’t have much thought put into them and if your partner doesn’t question you then the problem will go unnoticed until it’s too late. With a partner that has great work ethic, a great work history with his previous jobs, and one who challenges your decsions, the two of you will be successful in any situation. One day I will be looking for a partner so I will be keeping these things in mind because the last thing I want is someone who appeared to be a good partner at first but in reality is a lazy unmotivated person.
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