https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd Made with no regrets, whatsoever en-us 2018-10-21 23:27:01 UTC 2018-10-22 02:32:42 UTC hello@padlet.com jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295249833 https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2018/02/11/ten-skills-every-manager-needs-but-90-of-them-lack/#38ac34591614

This is a great article that pertains to chapter 1 about management skills. its a little different from what we read in the book and also lists why 90 percent of managers do not have these skills.]]> 2018-10-21 23:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295249833 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295250231 http://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/rodney-adkins

Great article about the life of Rodney Adkins and how he became successful with IBM and also mentions some awards he has won for his work as well.]]> 2018-10-21 23:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295250231 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295250998 This module really helped me to realize how many different functions that a manager really has. Also learning about Rodney Adkins and how he became a successful manager was inspiring as well. Being a supervisor in my current job now, I can use what I have learned in the chapter readings and apply it to my job.]]> 2018-10-21 23:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295250998 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295251563 https://hbr.org/2018/02/more-and-more-ceos-are-taking-their-social-responsibility-seriously

Great article on the Harvard Business Review about how companies are paying more attention to the long term and the social consequences of their products. this pertains to chapter 2 about social responsibility.]]> 2018-10-21 23:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295251563 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295252089 http://fortune.com/2015/09/24/sustainability-practices-in-business-intel-unilever-wal-mart-dupont/

Nice article in fortune about how companies are practicing sustainability. They show that they care about the environment and are creating less harmful products to help save the environment. This pertains to chapter 2.]]> 2018-10-22 00:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295252089 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295252863 https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2017/10/05/diversity-at-work-is-essential-and-its-everyones-responsibility/#c89cde01537d

This article is about how important diversity in the workplace and how everyone should accept diversity. This pertains to chapter 3 about diversity.]]> 2018-10-22 00:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295252863 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295253575 https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/237222

This article is about the difficulties of managing international corporations and gives some tips on how to make the job easier from a managing stand point]]> 2018-10-22 00:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295253575 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295254886 https://smallbusiness.chron.com/business-planning-process-1080.html

This article is about the planning process when it comes to businesses. its answers the questions where are we now? and where do we want to go? This pertains to chapter 5]]> 2018-10-22 00:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295254886 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295255430 https://smallbusiness.chron.com/importance-business-decision-making-43457.html

Great article about how businesses depend on great decision making. It talks about how the business depends on your decisions, how it takes a team, and that sometimes consulting someone with more expertise help in the process. This pertains to chapter 6.]]> 2018-10-22 00:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295255430 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295256115 https://www.forbes.com/sites/aileron/2011/10/25/five-steps-to-a-strategic-plan/#731fd68b5464

This is a good article about 5 steps small businesses can take in the strategic planning process. It talks about determining where you are, whats important, what you must achieve, etc. This pertains to chapter 7 of our text.]]> 2018-10-22 00:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295256115 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295256904 https://smallbusiness.chron.com/organization-skills-important-285.html

This article explains why organizing skills are important when it comes to being a manager. Being organized saves time on certain business aspects and also reduces stress. This pertains to chapter 8 about organization.]]> 2018-10-22 00:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295256904 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295257573 https://hbr.org/2012/07/why-arent-you-delegating

A great article about why delegation as a manager is important. It gives examples of why managers aren't delegating and then lists some ways that you can improve delegation skills. This pertains to chapter 9.]]> 2018-10-22 00:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295257573 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295258371 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/10-Principles-of-Organizational-Culture?gko=71d2f

Really good read on organizational culture. It gives 10 principles on how to establish a successful culture in your organization.]]> 2018-10-22 00:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295258371 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295259016 https://smallbusiness.chron.com/six-main-functions-human-resource-department-60693.html

This article is about the importance of human resources and what their responsibility is. They are responsible for recruiting, developing, and training employees to name a few functions. This pertains to chapter 10.]]> 2018-10-22 00:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295259016 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295259819 https://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2015/07/07/richard-branson-communication-is-the-most-important-skill-any-leader-can-possess/#27ab44562e8a

Great article about how communication is the most important part of any business function. It also explains that it is not something easily attained but if you practice and learn, it is the most important thing in business.]]> 2018-10-22 00:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295259819 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295260731 https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2013/01/23/why-and-where-is-teamwork-important/#1c2221f6287a

This article is about the importance of being on a team. It boosts morale and allows you to bounce ideas off of one another. Working on a team isn't always easy but when with the right group of people it can be extremely beneficial for any organization. this pertains to chapter 15.

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This article talks about how the importance of good leadership leads to the success of any business. When good leadership is in place, it is felt throughout the organization and objectives are clearly stated and goals are met without issues.]]> 2018-10-22 02:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295270803 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295271240 https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecomaford/2018/01/20/why-leaders-need-to-embrace-employee-motivation/#42a675801272

Great article about why motivating your employees is key to success. Also, it has a great chart that lists what certain generations are looking for when it comes to thriving at their job.]]> 2018-10-22 02:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295271240 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295272379 https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow-5.jpg&imgrefurl=https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html&h=670&w=900&tbnid=laf3fDL0LJp9tM:&q=maslow%27s+hierarchy+of+needs&tbnh=149&tbnw=200&usg=AI4_-kRu5474mvuhyZpM8uJgLnQNMRrpqw&vet=12ahUKEwinoozf_JjeAhUuxVkKHb12DlQQ_B0wH3oECAAQCQ..i&docid=QfRGk3IYD817sM&itg=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwinoozf_JjeAhUuxVkKHb12DlQQ_B0wH3oECAAQCQ

This link connects to an image on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. It continually is discussed in management literature and is the most popular conceptualization of human needs to date.]]> 2018-10-22 02:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295272379 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295272742 https://smallbusiness.chron.com/organizational-control-important-organizational-performance-76209.html

This is an article about how controlling in an organization is important for performance. It helps with financial stability, increased productivity, and brand management.]]> 2018-10-22 02:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295272742 jaster1389 https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295273591 https://businesstown.com/8-ways-increase-productivity-workplace/

This articles talks about how to be the most productive when it comes to a small business. It lists 8 ways to increase production. A couple of these different ways include reducing distractions, having the right tools and equipment, and practicing positive reinforcement. ]]> 2018-10-22 02:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jaster1389/f29xhofbo1gd/wish/295273591