https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv Expanding Knowledge daily en-us 2021-08-22 03:08:23 UTC 2025-11-17 22:26:21 UTC hello@padlet.com DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689255454 Coming into this course, I knew about upper management. I learned about other levels of management and the difference between a 1st line manager and team leads.]]> 2021-08-22 03:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689255454 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689256660 One of the other more important items I learned in Module 1 is about management functions. I never thought about the control function as a healthy need for a good manager. ]]> 2021-08-22 03:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689256660 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689259486 Corporate Social Responsibility is a vital part of an organization's culture. One of the main ways I enjoy be socially responsible at my job is by volunteering (which I have missed dearly since the pandemic). ]]> 2021-08-22 03:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689259486 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689260871 I have always heard the term whistleblower and that they are protected. However, I have seen first hand how difficult it is to speak up for fear of retribution. Now that I know more, I think it will prompt me to speak up if I see something]]> 2021-08-22 03:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689260871 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689262874 One of the most important things I believe is the best thing for any business is diversity. I really enjoyed getting an in depth look into some companies I do business with and learning their approach to diversity and inclusion.]]> 2021-08-22 03:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689262874 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689265080 As a foodie, one of the most memorable items from Module 3 was learning about Globalization from watching the video on McDonalds from around the world. I think this lesson will stay with me more because I associated it with food.]]> 2021-08-22 03:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689265080 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689265969 The final item that was interesting for Module 3 was about Global Business Strategies. I did not realize so much went into taking a company global.]]> 2021-08-22 03:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689265969 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689269816 Module 4 was all about planning. I learned many new concepts as I did not know planning was that involved. I feel like planning in general is something I should explore further as it could be beneficial in numerous ways. ]]> 2021-08-22 03:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689269816 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689272058 Strategy and Decision Making also were also important items I learned about in Module 4. I think I should spend at least one weekend creating several decision trees ranging from deciding what I want to eat that weekend to what to do when I complete courses this fall.]]> 2021-08-22 04:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689272058 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689273979 Who knew there were so many forms of bias related to organizations? I think I came into the class with very linear thinking about bias but now I want to make sure I am cautious of engaging in framing bias and anchoring bias with a new role I just transitioned to. ]]> 2021-08-22 04:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689273979 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689275697 One of the most interesting things I learned in Module 5 was about organizational structure. I do not think I have ever worked for a company who did not have a functional structure. It was also interesting to learn about a hospital having a customer based structure. ]]> 2021-08-22 04:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689275697 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689278601 It was fascinating to learn that businesses go through growth cycles. Learning the 5 phases definitely helped me gain insight in how organizations mature. ]]> 2021-08-22 04:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689278601 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689280845 The most impactful thing I learned from Module 6 actually made me feel sort of guilty. I never considered when I recently got into Amazon like everyone else (during the pandemic) how it impacted their workers. ]]> 2021-08-22 04:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689280845 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689521443 Human resources has several functions that I was aware of such as compensation, hiring, employee relations, etc. However, I do not know that I was aware of their role in ensuring safety of employees or their role in collective bargaining since labor unions are not as popular now. I also loved learning about Google's HR.]]> 2021-08-22 14:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689521443 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689530306 Communication is an important aspect of life including managing in a business. Understanding the communications process and the best channels and mediums to use is critical for effective communication in management.]]> 2021-08-22 14:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689530306 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689565507 One of the most impactful lessons learned during this full class I believe is learning the difference between management and leadership. The illustration Bob Davids gave with the chain and the analogy of pushing and pulling people is a perfect example of what good leadership means.]]> 2021-08-22 15:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689565507 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689576645 Another interesting concept from Module 7 is the Hierarchy of Needs created by Abraham Maslow. Is it interesting to think how human needs plays an integral part of people and management. ]]> 2021-08-22 15:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689576645 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689589011 Performance evaluations is probably one of the most stressful times in a business. However, learning about the uses of a scorecard helped me change my overall perspective on them.]]> 2021-08-22 15:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689589011 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689596180 Productivity is an important aspect of management as managers drive the improvement of productivity. Again, shifting the negative connotation of the word control and using control as a means of driving efficiency in business is crucial.  ]]> 2021-08-22 16:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689596180 DWilliamsD30 https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689597890 I have a problem ending numbers on an odd number so artifact 20 is a big thank you for the course overall. I did not know what to expect coming into the course but I definitely have found value in the information I have learned. I believe it will make me that much better of a leader. Thanks ]]> 2021-08-22 16:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/DWilliamsD30/292f4od5sv5srnfv/wish/1689597890