MAN2021+Gaston by Michaela Gaston https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo en-us 2019-03-10 00:37:23 UTC 2023-02-20 23:39:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Module 1 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/353473386 Like him or not, Steve Jobs was an incredible manager, who knew how to be leader. I liked when he said.
 "If you wanna hire great people and have them stay working for you, you have to let them make a lot of decisions and you have to be run by ideas not hierarchy. The best ideas have to win, otherwise good people don't stay." 

]]> 2019-04-23 17:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/353473386 Module 1 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/353479317 This video makes me laugh. I love Seinfeld and his writing style. Its also goes to to show that basically anyone can be manager. You just have to have the right credentials or do what George did and just put on on your resume. =)


]]> 2019-04-23 17:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/353479317 Module 1 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/353494614 You can be a great leader and run a successful business, but that doesn't mean everyone is going to like you. I'm from Seattle, WA, which is home to the successful coffee shop, Starbucks. In 2006 Howard Shultz, the CEO of Starbucks sold the Seattle Supersonics(NBA team). A number of people in Seattle have still not forgiven him for that one action.]]> 2019-04-23 18:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/353494614 Module 6 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/353498467 Communication is so important as a manager. Don't take advice from Homer Simpson. ]]> 2019-04-23 18:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/353498467 Module 3 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354267956  Working internationally is great experience. I’ve had the pleasure of teaching English in China for a couple years and it made me a better person. Here in this article are some good reasons on why to work internationally or for a global business. 



]]> 2019-04-25 20:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354267956 Module 3 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354270420 This article brings up some interesting marketing strategies. It almost makes me wish I would’ve thought of them. The key to marketing is knowing your audience. The article talks about McDonald’s global strategy, which was also discussed in class. They sell and advertise  different products based on location. ]]> 2019-04-25 20:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354270420 Module 3 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354274420 Here’s a personal example of my experience with global  e-commerce. I shop quite frequently on Etsy.com. It’s a website where you can buy unique, handmade items like, jewelry, clothes, journals, and art.  I’ve bought homemade items from all over the world. I don’t purposely seek to buy things that are made internationally. I just like the item and don’t really care where they’re made. It’s not until I go to purchase that I’ll notice it’s being sent from overseas. ]]> 2019-04-25 20:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354274420 Module 3 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354275546 Starbucks! What started as a little coffee shop in Seattle, Wa, is now in cities all over the world. Check out this one in China. Looks a little different than our drive thru locations here in Jacksonville. ]]> 2019-04-25 20:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354275546 Module 4 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354277806 The most memorable thing about this module was creating a SWOT analysis. ]]> 2019-04-25 20:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354277806 Module 4 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354286767 This article goes over similar topics that were discussed in the textbook,  but I find this a little more easy to read. It gives a basic overview of management planning.]]> 2019-04-25 21:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354286767 Module 4 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354287420    It’s helpful to make a plan that’s easy for everyone to understand. When presenting a business plan, you may be presenting to a wide variety of people. I like what this library did. It’s clear, numbered and even color coded. A child could probably understand what they’re trying to put across. This is a skill I wish to possess some day. ]]> 2019-04-25 21:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354287420 Module 4 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354292355   Decisions can be hard to make, especially in the business world. As much as most of us would love In-n-out to come out to Jacksonville, there are many decisions and big moves that would need to be made in order for this happen. It might not be best move for them, even though they would probably make a lot of money. They would have to think of their future and the image they currently hold. Here is a photo of a new In-N-Out opening in Medford, OR. Notice the line, which is typical for any new In-N-Out opening.]]> 2019-04-25 22:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354292355 Module 6 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354296172 When HR wants to “talk”. 😬 They always say, “they’re  just here to help”.  ]]> 2019-04-25 22:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354296172 Module 5 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354318602 Often companies  share with us their story with catchy slogans. Here are some memorable ones. ]]> 2019-04-26 01:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354318602 Module 5 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354319037 A lot of companies these days, in particular tech companies, are changing up the traditional work culture. Some are even reinventing the traditional work space environment. Imagine working inside one of these spheres. It’s a far cry from the traditional beige cubicle environment many of us have  experienced.]]> 2019-04-26 01:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354319037 Module 7 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354322386   One way that Starbucks motivates it’s employees, is by offering health benefits to all.]]> 2019-04-26 01:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354322386 Module 5 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354325179 Working for or starting a start-up sounds exciting. Most people can only dream of starting one on their own. They can be highly  unpredictable/unorganized places to work. In my experience most of them have extremely smart people working for them, but there isn’t a strong leader who can organize and facilitate the work structure.]]> 2019-04-26 01:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354325179 Module 6 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354328075  I remember seeing this little bit of advice in our textbook in chapter 12. It almost made me chuckle. Such a simple human thing like eye contact, which most of us learn as children, is being discussed in a college textbook on management. What’s even weirder is the amount of people,including managers, I’ve worked with that will look at their phone or the ground while talking to you. ]]> 2019-04-26 02:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354328075 Module 6 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354329762  I’ve dealt with this alot in past work experiences. I used to work in the tech industry and with that comes working with a high number of introverts. Most of them were very smart, but terrible at communicating. Some managers think their smarts can get them through, but you also need to know how properly communicate ideas. ]]> 2019-04-26 02:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354329762 Module 6 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354331317  We hear the word, “team” quite a bit in the workplace. It becomes a bit a redundant, especially when you just feel like a cog in the system. But in truth, we all bring our special skills to the table and if we’re not working cohesively with fellow employees than something at some point is going to fail.  ]]> 2019-04-26 02:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354331317 Module 7 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354332580 It’s not an easy task as a manager to motivate/inspire people to do their jobs. I’ve often felt frustrated from people’s lack of motivation. I wonder if this type of motivation would help. 🤣]]> 2019-04-26 02:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354332580 Module 7 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354334089  Some people seem to be born leaders, but most of us need a little help in the area. Here are some basic attributes of leader. I have a few, but there’s still some things I need to work on.]]> 2019-04-26 02:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354334089 Module 8 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354339456  The textbook defines control as, “ensuring that an event occurs as it was planned to occur.”  You can have all the charisma and charm in the world, but do you have the ability to execute what you say your going to do. 
Fyre fest was a seemingly great idea, but was not well executed at all. ]]> 2019-04-26 03:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354339456 Module 8 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354728142  Social media is a huge platform for management to find information on what people are into these days. Instagram influencers have thousands of “followers.” Companies can pay these people to sell product. It’s very effective with the millennial consumer. ]]> 2019-04-28 02:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354728142 Module 8 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354728690 If you’re not on social media, do you even exist? It’s a silly question, but many managers these days rely on social media to scout out future employees. When I was a manager, the first thing I did after I read someone’s resume, was look them up Facebook. I did this because it’s a way to peer into someone’s personal life a bit. I wanted to see what was important to them. ]]> 2019-04-28 02:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354728690 Module 8 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354729224   I first went into one of these Amazon Go stores, a couple years ago. I remember feeling like I was stealing, but then by bank account reminded me. 😑 It’s pretty weird to just walk into a store and then walk right out with merchandise. ]]> 2019-04-28 02:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354729224 Module 7 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354730436  Here’s an interesting article on what motivates people at their job. Of course, we all expect a paycheck and that’s ultimately main reason why we’re there. But we also, spend so much of our time and energy at work, there has to be than just money to motivate us. ]]> 2019-04-28 03:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354730436 Module 1 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354730945 Is the “perfect manager” out there somewhere? Ha! There are some great managers though. Here’s a helpful little article on what makes managers effective. ]]> 2019-04-28 03:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354730945 Descriptive Sentences michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354731379 Hello Class,
   So far this class seems exciting, it doesn't seem to be flat. I hope I remember everything the professor spoke of this last week.   I haven't been in school for a while, but am pumped to be back in the saddle. I hope to to put myself in gear and get my homework done in time. I know with the right frame of mind I can do it. Now it's time for me to put the pedal to the metal and put on my favorite cassette while I finish my homework. 
]]> 2019-04-28 03:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354731379 Module 5 michaela_gaston20 https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354790412 Yes! There are cheaper places to buy clothes, but Nordstrom's customer service is unparalleled. They empower their employees to deliver the best customer service they can. There is hardly ever a time where you as the customer ever need to say, "I need to talk to a manager." ]]> 2019-04-28 17:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/michaela_gaston20/zncpvuexapjo/wish/354790412