Leading change can be a daunting task but those who can offer clear problem solving skills will always be leaders. Being curious and asking questions is one of the most vital keys in problem solving. Understanding the issue and asking questions and removing opinions and emotions is a valuable task to have. In chapter nine, Ruggerio (2012) gives us tips for using our imagination to its fullest potential. They include: forcing uncommon responses, using free association, using analogy, looking for unusual combinations, visualizing solutions, constructing pros and cons of an argument and constructing relevant scenarios.
This is needed and essential to our success but is dependent upon our ability to assimilate correct information. Accurate information is the most powerful tool of any officer or manager in this industry. To know where a job stands at any time is a necessity if we are to stay at the top of our profession. A source independent of any job is more likely to retain its objectivity. This empowers management to take as much corrective action as is needed.
I tend to be critical and doubt my-self efficiency. I need to become more confident and trust my decision making. 2. Dominance over conflict or employees is certainly something I need to work on. To be able to dominate and lead a team (for instance) I first and foremost need to work on my confidence.
Running head: ANALYSIS – TEAM CHARTER Improving Team’s Performance Through Team Charter UOP - MGMT 521 – Week III Assignment Abstract Differences, makes the life interesting and challenging. Every Individual is different by nature and has varied strengths and weaknesses. Success lies in tapping each individual’s strengths and overcoming their weaknesses. As a Team, we all have to make sure to utilize each others strong personality traits and help each other to overcome and strengthen the weak points. It is easier to arrive at a solution, once you know the problem.
First, you must overcome the natural human instinct to defend anything you believe. Its o.k. you can be wrong, and you must be prepared to face and admit it when you are. Secondly, your thoughts will allow you to quickly think through the challenges of the world's knowledge and come to your own conclusions. The power of critical thinking is that it produces a self-reliant mind which is capable of great feats.
Your actions and the choices you make will always come with positive or negative consequences. It is important to understand this, and understand that this specific area will directly effect both your personal, and business life. The way in which you communicate with others is one example of this area. When communicating with others, you have to realize not everyone responds in the same way. The way you tell someone to do something, may be ok to one person, but it could be offensive, or threatening to another.
Mr. Thompson also values courage. To lead an organization takes courage: courage to try new things; courage to make mistakes; courage to admit you don’t know everything; and courage to change knowing that what works today may
Gregory S. Forest: Our success in the past has been largely due to out of the box creativity and qualitative team work which has resulted in high standards of performance. It is now time to put in a dose of brainstorming and lateral thinking to recognize the internal hassles that are affecting the general scheme of work. When things are not moving smoothly it’s essential to revisit the existing system and find out the root cause. The careful strategy planning that we use to create winning campaigns for our clients has to be brought in to solve the present impasse. Before an outsider tells us that we have a problem, we need to put our house in order.
To come to an understanding and to stir action on a subject it is important to be friendly, to understand where they are coming from, to instill empathy, and to work towards a common goal. Doing all this with a calm voice is most effective. King brought a great awareness to the problem and a light for the future. To continue on we should address the issue bold and strong like King did but also in the friendly manner in which he set his voice. To yell and point fingers and call names will get us nowhere.
299). Furthermore, Yukl (2010) states that “Active resistance indicates the presence of strong values and emotions that could serve as a source of commitment for opponents who are converted to supporters” (p. 300). The resistance to change is a natural reaction, it is essential for whoever is leading the change to inquire, discuss, and learn the concerns and suggestions about the impending change from the people who will be affected by the initiative. Resistance from employees diminishes in direct proportion to the sincerity, clarity of vision, and openness from upper management. The creating of a compelling vision of the future, a leader can help bring those resistant in line with the