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This is a great article why Managers are important

Good take aways are:

Managers set goals

Leading team development

Providing accountability

Prioritize workflow

Provide Stability

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Top-level managers:

“The Boss”

Titles: Chief executive officer (CEO); chief operations officer (COO); etc ...

What do they do:

These managers are mainly for the long-term success of the business and set goals for such.  They focus on external factors of the organization.

Middle managers:

Titles: department head; chief supervisor or director; etc ...

What do they do:

They are the glue which assist in keeping the communication flowing between the departments managers to the top-level managers.  As such middle managers must be good communicators.

First-line managers:

Titles: assistant manager; shift manager; office manager; etc ...

What do they do:

They are the entry level mangers which are in the most contact with the day-to-day workers. They make sure that the organizational objectives are implemented and efficiently followed. They are the first to see if a process is efficient.

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Duties of Middle managers

Work as a buffer for upper managers

Serve as communicators between upper and lower managers

Assist in employees following company’s policies and procedures

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Who Are Middle Managers and Why Are They Important?

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Middle managers have become even more important as remote work increases. Read on to learn about what they do, the challenges they face, and how to help them succeed.

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Publix grocery has great work ethics, diversity & CSR. This Youtube video really shows how they invest not only in their employees but in care in their customers

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Invest in Others - Lessons From Our Founder

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Reading the 10 core values at Zappos made me want to research these further .... Here are the 10 core values:

1. Deliver WOW Through Service

2. Embrace and Drive Change

3. Create Fun and A Little Weirdness

4. Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded

5. Pursue Growth and Learning

6. Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication

7. Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit

8. Do More with Less

9. Be Passionate and Determined

10. Be Humble

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You can find Zappos WOW points on their website too! Which shows you 1-10!

https://www.zappos.com/c/about

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Globalization of the BIG MAC from McDonalds - Cow is not eaten in India so they changed it to a Chicken Big Mac. I found this interesting because of globalization.

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McDonald's Chicken Big Mac Burger | New Chicken Big Mac - McDonald's India

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The Price of the Big Mac varies in each economy but it is globally available. The Big Mac varies slightly in meats for example in India they do not offer cow as it is against the religion there.

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SWOT analysis assists internal factors that affect your business (strengths (S) and weaknesses (W)) and external factors (opportunities (O) and threats (T))

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The primary focus of SWOT analysis is to provide clear framework for strategic planning to assist with internal and external forces for your business for strategic decision-making.

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Funny SWOT video from cat view

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😸🐾 Auggie the Cat-Genius Tackles SWOT Analysis on Dogs with Jeda.ai - Unleash the Laughs!

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Decentralized structure decision making advantages & disadvantages

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Centralized structure decision making advantages & disadvantages

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A really good video talking about how your Org chart may be the problem .. thinking how you should be thinking it should be functions

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Randstad is one of the largest temp agencies that assist placing staff temporarily at companies to assist with projects for limited to permanent employment in order to fill gaps when staff is needed.

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choose when, where and how you work with Randstad

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Temp & Staffing Agency for Job Seekers & Employers | Randstad USA

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Randstad is a staffing agency that connects job seekers with employers hiring in finance, technology, warehouse, admin, and more. Get started today!

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Contingent Workforce - a great article on the defining it

https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/definition/contingent-workforce

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Module 6 - How Essential Part-Time Workers can be  -GRAPH (If you click the photo it shows up)

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Module 6 - How Essential Part-Time Workers can be  -GRAPH (If you click the photo it shows up)

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I found this article and graph interesting about how essential part-time workers are. https://www.zippia.com/advice/part-time-job-statistics/

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This article is a great read on characteristics and breakdown of what makes a great leader and their essential qualities some of those are ... self-awareness ... respect ... influence ... resilience ... I believe being a great leader is what makes a great work place!

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What are the characteristics of a good leader? We’ve found that great leaders possess these 10 core leadership traits.

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These are good characteristics of a good leader, I believe these are all key for leaders!

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This YouTube video is a great video on how to motivate employees and promote success for your company

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Plan Do Act Check cycle - a good YouTube Video explaining

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The Plan - Do - Check - Act cycle (PDCA)

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A PDCA - a funny yet informative PDCA video from YouTube

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PERT chart article - program evaluation review technique

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What Is a PERT Chart?

A PERT chart is a project management tool that provides a graphical representation of a project's timeline. The Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) breaks down the individual tasks of a project for analysis. PERT charts are considered preferable to Gantt charts because they identify task dependencies, but they're often more difficult to interpret.

Key Takeaways

How Do PERT Charts Work?

A PERT chart uses circles or rectangles called nodes to represent project events or milestones. These nodes are linked by vectors or lines that represent various tasks.

Dependent tasks are items that must be performed in a specific manner. For example, if an arrow is drawn from Task No. 1 to Task No. 2 on a PERT chart, Task No. 1 must be completed before work on Task No. 2 begins.

Items at the same stage of production but on different task lines within a project are referred to as parallel tasks. They're independent of each other, but they're planned to occur at the same time.

A well-constructed PERT chart looks like this:

Interpreting PERT Charts

A PERT chart is a visual representation of a series of events that must occur within a project's lifetime. The direction of arrows indicates the flow and sequence of events required for project completion. Dotted activity lines represent dummy activities-items that are located on another PERT path. Numbers and time allotments are assigned and shown inside each vector.

These charts have their distinct definitions and terms, the most important of which anticipate how long it will take to finalize a project. "Optimistic time" refers to the shortest duration, and "pessimistic time" is logically the longest it might take. The "most likely time" indicates a reasonable estimate of the best-case scenario, whereas "expected time" accounts for problems and obstacles.

The Benefits of PERT Charts

A PERT chart allows managers to evaluate the time and resources necessary to manage a project. This evaluation includes the ability to track required assets during any stage of production in the course of the entire project.

PERT analysis incorporates data and information from multiple departments. This combining of information encourages department responsibility, and it identifies all responsible parties across the organization. It also improves communication during the project, and it allows an organization to commit to projects that are relevant to its strategic positioning.

Finally, PERT charts are useful for what-if analyses. Understanding the possibilities concerning the flow of project resources and milestones allows management to achieve the most efficient and useful project path.

The Disadvantages of PERT Charts

The use of a PERT chart is highly subjective, and its success depends on the management's experience. These charts can include unreliable data or unreasonable estimations for cost or time for this reason.

PERT charts are deadline-focused, and they might not fully communicate the financial positioning of a project. Because a PERT chart is labor intensive, the establishment and maintenance of the information require additional time and resources. Continual review of the information provided, as well as prospective positioning of the project, is required for a PERT chart to be valuable.

A Real World Example of a PERT Chart

According to the paper "Application of a Technique for Research and Development Program Evaluation" published in Operations Research, PERT charts were first created by the U.S. Navy's Special Projects Office in 1957 to guide the Polaris nuclear submarine project. They've since been used all over the world and in numerous industries.

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Learn About Program Evaluation Review Technique - PERT Charts

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A PERT chart is a project management tool that provides a graphical representation of a project's timeline. The Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) breaks down the individual tasks of a project for analysis. PERT charts are considered preferable to Gantt charts because they identify task dependencies, but they're often more difficult to interpret.

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https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/pert-chart.asp