https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955 Modules en-us 2017-02-28 22:24:37 UTC 2023-06-05 05:57:03 UTC hello@padlet.com chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156885202 This First Post for Steve Jobs reminds me of the humble beginnings of Apple. Remember this Logo?
Also the reading indicated that the higher up in the organization you go, the less technical skills you need. I would think this depends on the industry. Here, Steve Jobs was a master innovator and got other innovators to conform to his standards. ]]> 2017-02-28 22:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156885202 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156885853 This chart being highly organized also describes the principles here. I have found some principles apparent in my workplace. The division of work, and responsibility and authority aspects need to be addressed in my workplace.]]> 2017-02-28 22:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156885853 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156886837 Being in the stagnation stage of my career is hard. I am struggling to finish my degree because I started when I was gung ho. Now I am not so sure I want to do what I have been studying. Maybe in a different environment? But the grass isn't always greener. Should I take the leap?]]> 2017-02-28 22:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156886837 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156888056 Production will always be king. No matter what! If you can churn out a bad product or  mediocre service, you can fix it as well. Working for a large company has taught me that doing something fast with ok results is worth the time it takes to be fast and doing it well.  At least that is what they want. Doesn't make sense to you? Me either? But that is how it goes. They always want both? Very demanding in production environments. ]]> 2017-02-28 22:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156888056 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156888803 Starbucks is making a difference in the way they do business. I can honestly say that I love the coffee. A tad bit expensive, but the premium pay if worth it. Along with the customer service, the ethical sourcing, conservation through recycling and community building events, Starbucks is a global humanitarian force. ]]> 2017-02-28 22:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156888803 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156889623 It is important to note the distinction between CSR and sustainability. CSR. while it can be long term, it is often associated with short term rewards and immediate payoffs. Meanwhile sustainability is more of an initiative that aligns with corporate long term goals such as capturing and utilizing different types of renewable energy to supplement oil. ]]> 2017-02-28 23:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156889623 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156890302 Probably one of the most recognized cases of unethical business practices in the history of the U.S. I remember the scandal at ENRON and the subsequent political fallout. In Financial Accounting class, the first chapter covered the Sarbanes-Oxley Act- direct result of this case.]]> 2017-02-28 23:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156890302 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156890807 Diversity makes us better, not worse. Especially organic diversity. Just let it happen naturally. Problem is more so bias of regulators than anything else. Without come conflict, there would be no progress. So to eliminate the others opinions and become isolationists is weakening a position. Look at the history of China and see how many generations it took them to catch up technologically to the rest of the world. ]]> 2017-02-28 23:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156890807 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156891550 The risk of the international supply chain is real and substantial. The cost has to have and severely inverse relationship the further away raw materials or products are. Just an observation on my part. There are various risks. But the macro point of view will always be based in cost and return. ]]> 2017-02-28 23:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156891550 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156892339 Awful situation here. Global practices not the same as domestic ones. It is important to display a level of social responsibility internationally as well as domestically. For example. FIFA is based in Switzerland. I have been to Geneva. There was no slave labor or oppressive conditions. People cared about each other. No vagrancy whatsoever! However, they allow Qatar to commit atrocities against their workers in the name of FIFA World Cup preparation? Seems like human decency costs too much. ]]> 2017-02-28 23:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156892339 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156892939 Talk about tough conditions. Third country national contractors in the Middle east have a high payout. Problem is staying alive long enough to collect it. Culture conflict is not worth my life. I will stay here and collect my shillings safely. ]]> 2017-02-28 23:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156892939 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156893306 Managing Expats and repatriation is all about harnessing the capabilities and sharing ideas and information. Article talks about Nokia operating R&D departments across 36 different countries and having set 2 year rotations to generate idea sharing. Genius. ]]> 2017-02-28 23:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156893306 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156893846 Forecasting is not an exact science. It is based on quantitative and qualitative info. Sometimes predictions are just wrong. And the wrong predictions can lead to loss of customer confidence, trust, and in some cases backlash. Forecasting is a statistical measure. But sometimes bias creeps into the qualitative aspect, and impartiality is lost.]]> 2017-02-28 23:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156893846 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156894411 The reading this week coincides with the theory I have learned repeatedly through my career-It is better to have a bad plan than no plan at all. I never want to be outh there just winging it. I have never ever had a plan that wasn't altered at least slightly. And I have never gone into a situation with no plan, and came out completely successful. Plan Plan Plan. ]]> 2017-02-28 23:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156894411 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156894930 The one thing I remember from my economics class is opportunity cost. I remember not doing something would have a higher opportunity cost that something else. It was an interesting concept. Having to weigh options is always difficult. Especially when it comes to money. If a basketball player has pro talent and decides to go pro instead of college, he things the opportunity cost is too high for him not to go pro. Interesting. Especially if the risk is great as well in their choice. ]]> 2017-03-01 00:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156894930 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156895555 It is interesting the strategy taken beyond domestic borders in the case of food service providers. Although I do not eat McDonald's all that often and I am not a fan of all their products, I can admire their international business practices. They learn the lay of the land and cater to the people rather than push American culture. Genius. Vegetarian offerings in India. Simply genius. ]]> 2017-03-01 00:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156895555 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156896059 I cannot express how much I love this article. This pinpoints many issues I have have at work. Be clear and concise. and honestly page 180 of our text points to employees being in one job for a length of time can will naturally be more efficient. ...I politely disagree. Too subjective when it comes to long time. Also, too long, they get complacent and lazy. ]]> 2017-03-01 00:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156896059 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156897253 This is an interesting concept. I will agree with some of the critcisms of the formula. Needs to take into account actual relationships inside and outside of the organization. Otherwise, it is not something that can be applied effectively. ]]> 2017-03-01 00:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156897253 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156897584 I am a fan of functional departmentalization. This creates and enhances expertise and doesn't dilute the talent level. There would need to be some level of intellect to cross train. That doesn't sound bad. The obvious drawback is lack of cross department communication. Easy remedy with committees and cross functional management changes and mentor ship.]]> 2017-03-01 00:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156897584 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156899486 I have learned about corporate culture in my Business Ethics class as well. The one thing that is apparent about corporate culture is that it CAN change and drastically and suddenly. Ethics and culture go hand in hand. Build it and build upon it. ]]> 2017-03-01 00:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156899486 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156900136 When I thinking of testing in the workplace, I always think of discrimination. I am a skeptic by nature. It always seems like a ply for management to get rid of who they don't like. Especially when it comes to aptitude and achievement testing. If the proctors were straight forward it might help.]]> 2017-03-01 00:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156900136 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156900982 It is always curious when we think in groups. Sometimes it only takes a very voices to overcome the whole group. Groupthink. People are so fickle. Also, were we put there to make the decision in the first place? Interest theory. ]]> 2017-03-01 00:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156900982 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156901322 Communication is a funny thing. Sometimes we are impartial and honest. And sometimes were are the complete opposite. Hearing a message and interpreting it sometimes is a game of telephone gone wrong. Every part is important. From source to signal to destination. All must be considered. ]]> 2017-03-01 00:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156901322 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156901845 Cross-functional teams are very important to company projects. Grabbing someone from different business elements and creating a mini temp company to accomplish a specific task can lead to process adaptation. Problem is always going to be trust. Needs good and dynamic leadership to succeed. ]]> 2017-03-01 01:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156901845 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156903581 Doing research for another class led me to this interesting site. I can honestly say I prefer leaders. They inspire me to be better. Manager just manage and give parameters. If they do get what they want, they replace or question training methods. ]]> 2017-03-01 01:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156903581 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156905255 This is so true. I have about 65 direct reports and if my mood is less than positive, they know. If you go into a situation feeling that you are already defeated, you will be. Employees see that. And they tend to follow their leader. Motivation is a marathon not a sprint. ]]> 2017-03-01 01:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156905255 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156905900 I am a sports guy. I love to see professional athletes behave appropriately. Their leaders set that tone as well. Looking at the more successful franchises in sports. The coaches embody many traits of professionalism and that helps to keep the focus on the tasks at hand. ]]> 2017-03-01 01:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/156905900 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/157206131 Do not underestimate the intelligence of your audience. I have made that mistake only a few times. More than once is too much. This list compiles most of the things I see daily from different people. It is always curious to me how people get promoted into management without formal training or education, or even experience. ]]> 2017-03-02 00:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/157206131 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/157206968 Performing some research for the final project. Looking at this article from Chron, closely mirroring the concepts we have learned so far this term: Planning, Organizing, Influencing, and Controlling.
Easy enough to read through. Difficult to implement successfully. ]]> 2017-03-02 00:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/157206968 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/157208315 Again, Doing some research for final project. Controlling measurements/metrics and analysis. The last one on this list is interesting. Effectiveness ratio is something that I see daily at work. It is represented a bit differently, but it is one of the elements our performance review is based on. They use the ratios of my employees to measure my effectiveness. Tough to argue against. ]]> 2017-03-02 00:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/157208315 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/157208763 This is correct in structure per se. However, there is no uniform timeline when it comes to unionized employees. It is very difficult to change the behavior of a union employee that simply does not want to conform. They will always do the bare minimum and resist change. In all my years, I have seen the union protect terrible employees and good ones alike. However, it is almost an act of congress to fire a terrible one. The good employees usually take responsibility for their actions and resign depending on how egregious their mistake was. The is a problem with this type of thinking. Sometimes, I just do not understand. ]]> 2017-03-02 00:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/157208763 chramdial https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/157209967 Reading this article reminds me of my first Logistics Management course at FSCJ. Inventory carrying costs and their handling, distribution, and management account for a significant portion of a company's operating costs. Reducing inventory or dependency on a large physical one saves companies millions of dollars. And to always strive for continuous improvement is leading toward an almost zero inventory capability because of the development of the virtual value chain and its capabilities. Whether it is a MTO, or ETO enviroment, the less inventory, the better. ]]> 2017-03-02 01:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chramdial/9rtb9vrl2955/wish/157209967