Management Focus

Misperception of a Feeble Baby Jesus

2010-12-27T06:56:00.000-08:00

Introduction
There have been many times in my life that I have made the trip up to the hospital to go see that precious little newborn baby. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are coned-headed. Some are pasty looking. Some have a head full of hair. Some have a head of hair like mine (bald). Some are absolutely adorable, and some we just say they are. And then we leave. Our life, for the most part was not changed.
I feel as if we have been guilty of doing the same thing to baby Jesus. Looking through the eyes of an onlooker, just to say, “Awe isn’t He so cute”!
In this study we will take a look at a lifetime of snapshots from Jesus’ life to hopefully depict a clear perspective on the baby Jesus who was, I’m sure cute, but was truly our King, our Priest, and our Savior.

Main Principle
As believers, we must allow our understanding of Christ to grow out of the manger, and change our lives.

Clarity of a Risen Savior Luke 24:44-53
We begin with an empty tomb, a risen Christ who ascended and resides on a heavenly throne, taking His rightful place as King. Clarity comes from the understanding of His Word, an aha moment, the veil being removed from our eyes.

Clarity of a Dying Savior Luke 23:33-49
Here we are again playing audience to a point in time that changed history. It was finished. The orchestrated redemptive plan of our Savior was finished. Upon the realization of spectators, came Truth. What did we just do? What did He just do? Clarity comes from playing witness to the covering of His shed blood, a somber moment of understanding our lostness.

Clarity of a Healing Savior Luke 6:12-19
Oh the healing touch of Christ! Capturing this moment is a vital characteristic of Jesus. He came to bring Shalom to the earth. He came to make things as they should be. Jesus has an innate desire to heal His creation. Clarity comes from understanding our brokenness and placing Him in control of making things as they should be.

Clarity of a Teaching Savior Luke 4:14-30
His words were eloquently delivered. Some would allow their lives to be transformed by the truth He taught. Some would be so offended that they would throw Jesus from a cliff. Some will get it! Some will not. Clarity comes from allowing the power of His word to shape our lives, an uncomfortable moment, but a well needed occurrence.

Clarity of a Protected Savior Matthew 2:13-23
As Daddy looks on, we see Him sending an angel of the Lord, to thwart the Enemy’s plan. This was no game to Herod. He was king and he was not going to be contended with. But Abba Father would not let his Son be near the horrible devastation that would soon occur. Clarity comes from understanding God has a plan, and nothing will get in the way of accomplishing His story.

Clarity of a Baby Jesus Luke 2:1-20
Thrown in the back of the house where the sheep lay to generate heat for their hillside dwelling, laid baby Jesus. While the spectators took part in this awe-inspiring moment, they didn’t have the ability to take the snapshot journey that we do. They had trust. They had faith. They had an understanding that the Creator of the Universe just showed up in human skin. Clarity comes from owning up to the significance of a little baby Jesus.

Conclusion
There was nothing feeble about Him! He was protected by His Father! His teaching would transform lives! His healing would make things new! He would die a horrible death on a cross to pay the price of humanity’s sin! He sits on the throne of the Most High God!
We have a choice to make. Allow Christ to grow beyond the manger, or keep Him there.

How The Mighty Fall | a dramatic reading

2010-11-11T07:06:00.000-08:00

James

2010-03-31T13:45:00.000-07:00

13 Tests to Prove Real Faith Works:

1.Endurance 1:2-12
What doesn’t kill us will only make us stronger.
2.Temptation 1:13-17
In spite of a tempting world, our choice to stay focused on God will detour us from losing sight of Him.
3.Living Faith 1:19-27
We are not to dwell in the orientation process of our faith. We are to push forward, proving to be doers of the word.
4.Partiality 2:1-13
We must constantly remind ourselves how impartial our Creator is. Remember we all are free to please our God no matter our economic status, race, or history.
5.Working Faith 2:14-26
Your faith will be confirmed by your works.
6.Tamed Tongue 3:1-12
Learning how to control the seemingly insignificant things in our life will ensure our ability to be a blessing to God and others.
7.True Wisdom 3:13-18
Real faith will produce evidence of true wisdom.
8.Conflict Resolution 4:1-4
The heart of conflict begins with the desires of self.
The heart of resolution begins with the desires of God.
9.Submission 4:5-17
Coming to the realization that God’s favor is absolutely undeserved will lead us to complete submission.
10.Misuse of People 5:1-6
Do not let the world’s idea of power, position, and possessions lead us away from what matters to God- People matter to God.
11.Patience 5:7-12
Developing a pattern of patience, based on faith, will aid in the development of our testimony.
12.Distance from God 5:13-18
Having a faith that puts God is in control of our lives keeps us connected to Him. Keeping control of our own life, will further our distance from Him.
13.Accountability
We as believers need to be aware of other believer’s walks, be active in pointing out issues, and assertive in coming alongside them to get them back on track.

Character Management- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego

2009-12-16T07:33:00.000-08:00

1.Daniel 3:1-12: An unbelieving world will notice uncompromising believers.

a)We will not be liked by everyone.
•Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were given their jobs. (2:49)
b)Not compromising will, in itself, be confrontational.
•Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego did not look for confrontation, but confrontation found them. (3:8-12)

2.Daniel 3:13-18: Our actions are louder than words when it comes to exemplifying our faith.

a)Our surrounding world is absolutely self-involved. (15b)
•Nebuchadnezzar was consumed with a “me” mentality.
b)There are times when words need not be wasted. (16)
•Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were not going to waste words.
c)Faith is having the ability to see the world as God sees it, not as I would like to see it. (17-18)
•Perhaps these two visuals line up at times, but…
•We must exude the confidence that God’s way is the best way.

3.Daniel 3:19-30: When we live out or faith, God will be noticed.

a)It was “Go-time”! (19-23)
•God didn’t make it easy.
•Watched death occur.
•Felt the heat!
b)God showed up! (24-27)
c)Lives were changed! (28-30)

Character Management- Joseph

2009-09-21T19:38:00.000-07:00

1.Genesis 37: 1-17: There are two principles from two perspectives.

a)Just because something is true, doesn’t mean we must share it. (Joseph- perspective)
b)Be careful in our interpretation of “truth”. Remember people don’t corner the market on truth, God does. (Brother- perspective)
(1 Corinthians 8:2- If anyone supposes that he knows anything, he has not yet known as he ought to know.)

2.Genesis 37: 18-36: We must not let the “drama” of our family history determine who we are, or who we will become.

a)The family history was filled with:
•Deceitful Father (chap 27); Brothers (chap. 34)
•Killers (chap. 34)
•Loss of mother, Rachel (35:16-18)
•Immorality (35:22)
b)Joseph begins his determination to change history.

3.Genesis 39: God’s idea of success may not be our idea of success. Remember, we achieve success when we receive the applause from the audience of One.

a)Joseph’s character was that of a believer. He was distinct (as he should)
•2,21: Relationship with God
•3,23: Obvious Testimony
•8-12: Moral Character
b)Joseph will successfully change his family history by remaining distinct, and keeping a walk with God. No matter his circumstances, he looks, sounds, and smells like a believer, which captures the heart God.

4.Genesis 40: Remember, no matter how unforgettable we think we are, we are forgettable. The truth of principle #3, comes back to play.

5.Genesis 41:1-37: When the world turns to the “God-guy” for the answers to their problems, remember to be used for Him.
(No one could figure out the dreams, so they turned to Joseph, the “God-guy”.)

6.Genesis 41:38-57: Circumstances can change in an instant. Our true character will be made known by how we handle the pressure of change.
(An underlying principle is: All plans must have the ability to be properly executed.
The inability to execute a plan is called a failure.)

7.Genesis 42: There are two principles from two perspectives.

a)When you build your life upon lies, don’t be shocked and dismayed when your integrity is questioned. (Brother perspective)
b)When you watch your God-given dreams come true, SMILE! (Joseph perspective)

8.Genesis 43-44: Delight in the truth of the principle: “What goes around comes around”.

a)Compare the Judah we see in Gen. 37:26-27 and now in Gen. 43 (dialogue with Jacob) and Gen. 44 (dialogue with Joseph).
•37:26-27: made selfish choices.
•43 and 44: made selfless choices.
b)Be sure, your sin, will find, you out! God will bring you to your knees!

9.Genesis 45: A Biblical worldview puts God in control, and not us.
a)Over and over again Joseph mentions God’s hand in his life (v. 5b,7a,8a,8b,9b).
•Joseph could have taken credit for his accomplishments.
•The brothers could have made an attempt to justify their sin.
b)Reconciliation can occur when truth is put into perspective (v. 15,24)
•15: Truth brings Communication
•24: Truth brings Peace

10.Genesis 45:20; 45:28-46:12: We must be willing to accept the fact that God will use whom He chooses for His purposes.

a)We see that Pharaoh was open-minded to Joseph’s God (Gen. 41:39).
b)Joseph was willing to let God work outside of the box of “norm”.

11.Genesis 47:13-31; 49:33; 50:12-26: In every aspect of life, loyalty must be held in high regard.

a)Joseph was loyal to Pharaoh (47:13-26)
b)Joseph was loyal to his father (47:27-31; 49:33; 50:1-14)
c)Joseph was loyal to his brothers (50:15-21)
d)Joseph was loyal to his God (37-50)

Character Management- Gideon

2009-09-19T08:41:00.000-07:00

1.Judges 6:11-17: We cannot let our circumstances or our personal confidence, dictate the absolute truth.
a)Lost in Circumstances (v. 13)
b)Lack in Confidence (v. 15)
c)Limited Certainty (v. 17)

2.Judges 6:18-32: In order to effectively worship, we must overcome or destroy the obstacles that stand between us and God.
a)Realize God as God. (v. 22)
b)God understands our fears. (v. 23)
c)Disqualify the power of the obstacles. (v. 31)

3.Judges 7:1-14: God expects us to rely on Him to overcome the battles in life.

4.Judges 7:15-23: Our faith in God is meant to be transferred to those we lead. The result is the ability as a group to confidently watch God work.

5.Judges 8:1-21: Be cautious not to let our confidence in God turn to cockiness.

6.Judges 8:22-35: Do not be oblivious to the principle that was supposed to be learned in # 4.
a.Gideon’s biggest problem was: see #1.
b.During his rise in leadership God showed him that he could be confident in Him (not himself), but Gideon missed the point.
c.Phillipians 4:13- “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
d.Jeremiah 9:23-24- “Thus says the Lord, ‘Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on the earth; for I delight in these things,’ declares the Lord.”

Developing a Dream-Life

2009-03-21T11:54:00.000-07:00

Dreams. I have been able to roll with the punches of life fairly well, but I have not spent much of my life focused on my dreams. Recently, though, I have began to focus in on my dreams. What are my dreams? Am I living a life worth dreaming?

My Dreams

When reflecting on my past, I see the path that God has directed me, but I question whether it is the path I would have chose if I were to have tried earlier in life to develop a dream-life. I am thankful that I am just now getting around to thinking through this process, because I can now use my life experiences, education, relationships with God, family and friends to aid in the discernment of my dreams.

I dream of developing my management skills. I enjoy the process of developing a team with great potential to make an impact in their field of work. I enjoy being a catalyst for vision-minded leaders who need administrative-minded leaders to pull off their dreams. This is my dream potential, but where this will lead me is beyond me. I know that I must discipline myself in trying to think through my dreams.

Life Worth Dreaming

I, currently, am living a greatly blessed life. I am a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ. I have an awesome wife! My boys are ridiculously cool! I love my job! I love my church! I have incredible friends! I could say that I am living a life worth living, but what does the future hold. This is what I am in the process of developing.

I am no longer willing to just plainly roll with the punches of life. I would like to develop the gift of being able to see where God is leading me, through my dreams. This way, I will appreciate the move of God through the development process of life, instead of only being able to appreciate where God has led me.

Less is More

2008-12-19T11:58:00.000-08:00

I truly believe in the "Less is More" principle, especially when it comes to properly managing life. While pursuing a balanced life I must focus on the following areas:
- Relationship with Christ
- Family
- Work
- Pleasure
The list seems simple to juggle, but the problem lies within each individual category. Each of the above categories must balance within itself, or the rest of the areas begin to react, positively or negatively.
I would venture to say though, that the most difficult area to balance is pleasure. Each category should be intermingled together, but somehow pleasure can prevail into becoming separated from every other area, thus creating an imbalanced life-management dilemma (a.k.a. selfishness). Even if we think that another area is the issue, it usually boils down to obliviousness to our own selfish desires.
The key is to find pleasure in each area, not seeking to find pleasure outside those areas. The end result will lead to "less me, more you" every time.

Guiding Principles for Management

2008-10-17T19:55:00.000-07:00

Guiding Principles for Management

Introduction of Concept

1. There is an absolute need in every organization for managers to successfully lead their employees.
2. To be a successful manager, one must build relationships with their employees.
3. This can be done by teaching the following:

Transfer Mission
• Clearly communicate the organization’s mission and explain how employees’ contribution to the organization will help the organization realize its mission. [1]
• An unemployed existence is a negation worse than death itself because to live means to have something definite to do . . . a mission to fulfill . . . and in the measure in which we avoid setting our life to something, we make it empty . . . Human life, by its very nature, has to be dedicated to something. - Josè Ortega Y Gasset [2]

Clearly Set Expectations
• State the behaviors and performance achievements that are desired and explain how they will be rewarded. [1]
• The quality of expectations determines the quality of our action. [3]

Provision
• Provide jobs designed with high motivating potential.
• Provide frequent and constructive feedback.
• Provide equitable rewards for desired behaviors and outcomes that employees value. [1]

Recognition
• Recognize that each person is unique. [1]
• People cannot be fulfilled in their work if they are not known. All human beings need to be understood and appreciated for their unique qualities by someone in a position of authority. [4]

Summary
• There is only one way to teach these lessons to each employee, which is done through developing relationships with the individual employee.
• Successfully teaching these things will insure a higher rate of motivated employees.
• These concepts are applicable in many other areas where management used: Home, Classrooms, Sports Teams, etc.

References
1. Managing 11th ed; A Competency-Based Approach; Hellriegel, Jackson, Slocum; Thompson South-Western, 2008.
2. http://www.empoweryou.com/inspirational-quotes-1.shtml
3. http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/expectations/
4. Lencioni, Patrick. The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (and their employees). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2007.

Three Secrets of the One-Minute Manager

2008-09-20T18:02:00.000-07:00

Click on the title. This is a short but beneficial article by Ken Blanchard that shows the importance of Goals, Praising and Reprimand.

Leader as Communicator

2008-09-18T13:43:00.002-07:00

The Leader as Communicator

Introduction
While developing a clear idea of what makes a successful leader as communicator, I have come to the conclusion that it is necessary for a leader to care about their followers. There are many determining factors that can bring a leader success, but caring for their followers will bring the greatest reward of true success. In the following article of research, I will share how some different prominent leaders have developed their own way to accomplish this goal, and will highlight the similarities in building relationships.
Research
During this time of leadership development I have been able to receive instruction from a variety of leaders, and I have spent the time focused in on the dynamics and similarities they all share. In an attempt to capture what I believe to be my overall findings, I will share what I learned from an extremely shortened list of three people. These three men have been through their own process of leadership development, and became successful leaders as communicators.
The first leader as communicator is Patrick Lencioni. He is the author of The Five Temptations of a CEO, The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Death by Meeting, Silos, Politics, and Turf Wars, and The Three Signs of a Miserable Job. The book that has influenced me most of all is the last one mentioned, The Three Signs of a Miserable Job. The first line of the introduction of the book says this, “Work has always fascinated me, though I must admit sometimes in a slightly morbid way” (Lencioni vii). What I would like to highlight in this statement is his ability to set the stage right away of his agenda. It is his fascination, but we are going to be able to share in his experience to develop what he has learned.
The title of this book sets us up with a clear question, “What are the three signs of a miserable job”. Those three signs are Anonymity, Irrelevance, and Immeasurement. The ideas behind each of these signs are as follows:
Anonymity- “People cannot be fulfilled in their work if they are not known. All human beings need to be understood and appreciated for their unique qualities by someone in a position of authority” (Lencioni 221).
Irrelevance- “Everyone needs to know that their job matters, to someone. Anyone. Without seeing a connection between the work and the satisfaction of another person or group of people, an employee simply will not find lasting fulfillment” (Lencioni 221).
Immeasurement- “Employees need to be able to gauge their progress and level of contribution for themselves. They cannot be fulfilled in their work if their success depends on the opinions or whims of another person, no matter how benevolent that person may be” (Lencioni 222).
When I examine these signs, I see that developing relationships is the key to an “unmiserable” job. We need to set in place ways to measure success, know that the job we are doing matters to someone, and, I think, most importantly get to know the ones who are put in our care: employees, mentees, children, volunteers, etc. In order to be a leader as communicator, we must give of ourselves first. We must clearly present our expectations and be willing to invest the time necessary to see success among the ones we are leading.
The second leader as communicator is Colin Powell. He is the author of My American Journey, which tells his success story of becoming a four-star general, National Security Advisor, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During his presentation at Southeastern University’s Leadership Forum, I was able to pick out these three principles that he used in his personal leadership development:
1. Take care of the troops
2. Positive recognition of followers
3. Work at it!
Powell said, “You know you are a great leader when your troops only follow you out of curiosity… Servant leadership is based on trust between human beings. Success is brought by trust” (Powell 3 Mar. 2008).
Colin Powell teaches by his example that, in order to be successful, trust needs to be established. Trust will be established by working to build a caring, encouraging relationship. This has the tendency to seem too “Oprah” when talking about a military man, but it is so great to see that being a successful leader as communicator, in any field, must be built on the foundation of relationship.
The third leader as communicator is Jesus Christ. His story is known around the globe. The mere mentioning of the name Jesus, in most areas, will bring out joy, peace, curiosity, or anger in the hearts of those who hear. There is no one like Him. In the context of leader as communicator, he set an astounding example for this. Judd Medefind and Erik Lokkesmoe wrote in The Revolutionary Communicator, that in Christ’s model of communication he did seven things:
1. He practiced deep attentiveness
2. He met people on their turf and in their terms
3. He asked questions
4. He offered Himself with transparency
5. He told stories
6. He viewed time away from the crowd as more important than time in front of it
7. He set His course by defining true communication success (Medefind and Lokkesmoe xX)
Every one of these examples takes a desire for relationships to be pulled off successfully. Time was involved. To be able to pay attention, and focus on the unlovely, meeting people where they are, asking questions, telling stories, all take time, but He was willing to set the face to face example to His disciples so that they could go and do likewise.
I capture snapshots of Jesus using His time wisely in all circumstances, being able to use them as teaching points for the ones following Him.
• Feeding the faithful hearers (Matt. 14:15-21)
• Healing someone’s son (Mark 9:14-29)
• Washing feet (John 13:1-17)
• Facing impending death (Matt. 26:36-46)
• Being sold out by one of His own (Mark 14:43-52)
• Dying (Luke 23:33-49)
• Shared His brokenness to heal the pain of doubt (John 20:26-29)
These are only a few, but through these snapshots I see a man that was able to be a successful leader as communicator by focusing in on the lives of people. He was open and transparent in His expectations. People were drawn to Him by his sincerity and His genuine love for those in his life. Time was of the essence, and He knew that He could not waste time with small talk and mindless entertainment. Everything had to be an object lesson, and the reason people tuned to Him was because of His willingness to invest himself into the ones he was leading.
Application
I would like to discuss three ways that an individual Christ-follower or the Church could apply these principles in the 21st Century. Those principles are time, trust, and focus. They seem simple, but yet we fail so often at executing them successfully.
Time- Most people spell love, T-I-M-E. The best way to communicate with another person, “I love you”, is by spending time with them. In the context of an employee, getting to know them will play an intricate part in their loyalty and service in the workplace. Get to know their family, hobbies, favorite places to eat, etc. Take time to know details about their life. Send them a birthday or anniversary card, or just simply call them by name and say, “thanks for your hard work.” In the context of family, they know what your priorities are. Is it your job, your car, your boat, your buddies, or them? Take two minutes in the middle of your work day to call your wife or send an e-mail to your kid. Instead of watching your favorite team play on T.V., take the family to the park, or go get ice cream. Making those choices will communicate to them that they matter most in your life, but make sure to be sincere.
Trust- This principle is accomplished by consistency. There will be a period of time involved in the proper development of trust, and the reason consistency is important is because the first time a person falters they will never regain the position they had prior to the fault. As we lead at work, at home, or at church, communicate an example of trust. Take careful consideration of the lives of your followers when making decisions. Think about how your choices affect the morale of your company, family or church. Make sure the ones under your influence have the necessary tools to be successful. Providing an environment built on trust will build successful, healthy relationship with the ones we are leading.
Focus- This will bring a sense of purpose to our daily tasks. Life is too short to waste time. Do not let teaching opportunities pass us by due to laziness or obliviousness. If you witness a wrongdoing with your child, point out the wrongness of the situation and teach how setting a pattern of wrong choices leads to a person having to deal with a set of consequences that they will not enjoy. If you overhear gossip in your workplace, do not miss the opportunity to teach a lesson about a healthy community built on love and unity. We must focus on each situation to be a successful leader as communicator.
I truly believe that if we utilize these three principles in the way we lead, we will have a much higher success rate. Time, trust, and focus will lead to better relationships and a clearer purpose as we effectively communicate as leaders. The bigger picture of leading is to inspire others to lead, and if a leader is not willing to give time, or build trust, or focus on each unique situation, then they will not become a successful communicator because their message will never be retold.

Reflective Conclusion
I have truly learned a lot from the men described in my research. I have also taken time to listen to other leaders, and narrow in on their message. I can now see by the way a person communicates, whether they are leading or just wasting words. Leaders are focused in their speech. They not only understand that people are listening, but they want people to listen with the intent of learning.
Leaders who begin with personal stories lets me into their life, and it makes their message, or agenda, accessible to my heart and mind. I have learned that to be a successful leader as communicator, I must start somewhere in my interaction with others, and the best place to start is a message of sincerity, and openness.
Time spent with the ones I am leading has been the most influential principle that I have been introduced to or reminded of. I have been leading in a way that is clearly focused and is very trustworthy, but I have not been willing to give my time away. I want to restructure my personal leadership development to include getting involved in people’s lives. If I want to solidify a relationship, I must be willing to care for the ones in which I am leading by giving of myself.
To be an effective leader as communicator, one must focus in on the potential of others, building relationships of trust, and giving the most desired gift of all, you.

Work Cited

Holy Bible. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible: New American Standard. Indianapolis: B.B. Kirkbridge Bible Co. Inc., 1993.

Lencioni, Patrick. The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (and their employees). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2007.

Medefind, Jedd and Lokkesmoe, Erik. The Revolutionary Communicator: Seven Principles Jesus Lived to Impact, Connect and Lead. Orlando: Relevant Media Group, 2004.

Powell, Colin. Leadership Forum: Southeastern University. Lakeland, Florida. 6 Mar. 2008

Family Management: Who's carrying the love monkey?

2008-09-18T13:43:00.001-07:00

In your relationships, who’s carrying the love monkey?
Check this link out by clicking the title. I found it very interesting and applicable.

Management Perspectives

2008-09-18T13:43:00.000-07:00

Management is certainly a broad subject to look at, with so many perspectives to look at. Developing our management skills is not just valuable in the business world. Our management development will aid in becoming more successful in these areas as well:

*Family
*Weight
*Energy
*Time
*Ministry
*Friend
*Money

The list could go on and on. We can all learn so much from just focusing on the basics, and build our life-management skills, no matter which aspect is looked at.

Basic Functions of Management

2008-09-17T08:51:00.001-07:00

Basic Functions of Management

“Back to Basics”

4 Basic Functions
• Planning
• Organizing
• Leading
• Controlling

Planning
• Involves determining organizational goals and the means to reach them.
• Managers plan to:
1. Establish Direction
2. Identify and Commit resources
3. Decide necessary tasks[1]
• Every step is focused on the goal
• “A good system shortens the road to the goal.”[2]

Organizing
• The process of deciding where decisions will be made, who will perform what jobs and tasks, and who will report to whom in the organization.[1]
• This sets the structure and coordinates the resources successfully
• “Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.”[3]

Leading
• Involves getting others to perform the necessary tasks by motivating them to achieve the organization’s goals.[1]
• “You know you are a great leader when your troops only follow you out of curiosity…”[4]
• The goals of the organization are brought into focus by leading.

Controlling
• The process by which a person, group, or organization consciously monitors performance and takes corrective action.
• Manager’s control process:
1. Set standards of performance
2. Measure current performance against those standards
3. Take action to correct any deviations
4. Adjust the standard if necessary[1]
• “Drive thy business or it will drive thee.”[5]

Summary
• This “back to basics” model can be applied to any organizational manager.
• This means in business, home, sports, activities, church, etc.
• Where the need exists for structure, so goes the need for this model.
• As managers, we need to focus in on the basics before branching out to become experts in each subcategory.

References
1. Managing 11th ed; A Competency-Based Approach; Hellriegel, Jackson, Slocum; Thompson South-Western, 2008.
2. http://en.proverbia.net/citastema.asp?tematica=903
3. http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/organizing/
4. Leadership Forum: Southeastern University. Powell, Colin. Lakeland, Florida. 6 Mar. 2008
5. http://en.proverbia.net/citastema.asp?tematica=250

Getting Started

2008-09-17T06:30:00.000-07:00

This is a beginning to something that I have very little knowledge about. Learning about "blogging", I am sure will be interesting.
By virtue of the title, my personal focus is on the management field. I enjoy management, and learning how to become better at it. Growth in the knowledge of management is my focus.