...Running Header: Achieving and Maintaining Individual Excellence 1 Achieving and Maintaining Individual Excellence Paper James O. Greenup BSHS 462 January 11, 2009 Kevin L. Benbow, MA, LPC University of Phoenix Achieving and Maintaining Individual Excellence Paper 2 In this paper, I have formulated a framework for achieving and maintaining individual excellence for my life. I will discuss how I have achieve and maintain my individual excellence for my life by listing what skills I have or need to develop further. I will express how each of Peter Senge's Five Disciplines have meaning to me, based on my self-assessment of my skills for growth in each of the five disciplines of personal mastery, mental models, teaming learning, and system thinking. I have an establish firm foundation. That foundation is "me." I know who I am, what I want and what I am are capable of. I have determined what is my values, goals and principles that allow me to my guide my actions because I know and understand who I am better on an ongoing basis, live life more consciously and deliberately, and continuing to attain personal satisfaction and fulfillment. So I am very capable in document use, numeracy, writing, oral communication, working with others, oral communication, continual learning and working with others, and thinking skills. I believe that my weaknesses are a snowball effect that I have experienced over the last several years. I have allowed myself...
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...follows the order in the past. Esprit de corps: after Chris went to an Outward Bound course and learned the value of teamwork. Stability and tenure of personnel: Chris giving his employee formal training so they can do their job well. 2.- I believe that Mary Parker Follett would congratulate Chris Martin’s managerial style as he came to supports his employee and learned the value of teamwork; as a result Chris was able to motivate his staff’s performance through cooperation and a spirit of unity. 3. - Theory Y manager. Chris is committed to the company and his employees. Offering training to employees, employee involvement and share profit as rewards. 4. - Open system, he is engaged with his employees. 5.- In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies, Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr., 1982 because 36 companies were analyze and in my opinion it is always better to have different points of view form different sources rather than just one. I believed different sources can give mangers a more ample and better picture due to different case scenarios are analyze providing variety of examples and...
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...Psychologists loosely use the term mental toughness to imply the mental state of individuals who persist through difficult interpersonal circumstances to succeed. Jones et al. (2002) Mental toughness (MT) has been applied in personal life, health, employment, and sporting contexts. Specifically, MT assists persons in maintaining performance levels during moments of adversity, perceiving pressure as a challenge, and as a spring board for prospering. Jones et al. (2002) The purpose of the current questionnaire was to explore the role, relevance, and correlation of selected psychological constructs: reboundability, resilience, concentration, confidence and factors that affect confidence; and motivation. Constructs were examined using the Mental Toughness Questionnaire (MTQ),...
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...Professional Knowledge and Abilities Paper As an individual there are multiple ways to ensure career success. Some people may pursue a degree relating to his or her desired career. Other people may try to obtain an entry-level position in the same career field he or she chooses. The individual who chooses to get an entry-level job will gain experience working in that field. Another effective way to ensure career success is find an organization or association that contributes toward professional knowledge and abilities. Once an individual finds such an organization, he or she should subscribe to the company’s magazine or Website to be updated on current and future knowledge and abilities. The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is such an organization that helps members in the IT field be more successful in his or her career. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Any individual looking for a career in information technology should periodically check the IEEE Website or become a member of the IEEE. One can look to the American Heritage Dictionary (2006) to understand who the IEEE is “An international professional organization of engineers, scientists, and students dedicated to the advancement and regulation of technology related to electricity. The IEEE has developed and set many standards used in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries” (p. 159). IEEE (2010) stated, “IEEE is the world’s largest professional association...
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...1. Summarize the life circumstances and the values of each of the four interviewees in chapter 1. 2. Explain Bellah’s common criticism of what is lacking within the values of those four people. a common assumption held by the four individuals interviewed is that the values and goals of a good life are indeed arbitrary. They constitute a moral framework that is individually created in order to effectively achieve personal interests and pursuits concerning a private vision of the good life. Therefore, these people have in common the difficulty of defining and justifying exactly what a good life entails. Include specific references to the text (i.e., quotes). Beginning with his section on "Private Life," Bellah and his associates reflect upon the means by which Americans fashion independent and autonomous selves. The first step of "finding oneself" is to separate from family by leaving home. Another avenue is pulling away from the traditional religious community to follow one's own private faith. At work, the ancient ideal of a "calling" is replaced by the modern concept of a profession where impersonal standards of excellence are emphasized. The closest these individuals come to community are in "lifestyle enclaves" bringing together like-minded people of the same socio-economic class. The focus of the second part of Habits of the Heart is "Public Life." The authors note that Tocqueville's belief that citizens active in civic organizations would be the best hope for sustaining...
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...Vision and Value -Vision “Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings.“ by CHRISTOPHER on SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 Role of Apple’s Vision Statement Apple’s Vision statement clearly states their long-term goals for the future. They are committed to bringing the best computing and learning experiences to consumers and through their continuous research and launch of new products they are able to give their target markets what they want. Apple’s vision is to become the “best” at designing and manufacturing electronic devices in the world. They set their quality standards high using the word “best” and so far they have yet to fail. Their vision is a promise to the consumers. They are “committed” in producing high quality products and providing high quality service thus setting high industry standards for other competitors. -Value Apple Values are the qualities, customs, standards, and principles that the company believes will help it and its employees succeed. They are the basis for what we do and how we do it. Taken together, they identify Apple as a unique company. These are the values that govern our business conduct: Empathy for Customers/Users We offer superior products that fill real needs and provide lasting value. We deal fairly with competitors and meet customers and vendors more than halfway. We are genuinely...
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...type of work task that a business performs. Especially if the business is mainly female workplace, those individuals will benefit from the flexibility. As I read earlier in the text, employers should know their employers, and look at the absentism and what may have stooped the work load from getting complete at a reasonable time. Certain jobs draw different people for different reasons, and flexibility may be one of them. I believe if a business offer flex hours, it will draw the type of people that will need flexibility in the work place. People who are in college, newly married, new moms, single parents, men/women that have families are types of people who may be looking for flexibility in the work world. 3-16. “A recent European study indicated that job satisfaction is positively correlated with life satisfaction, in that you attitudes and experiences in life spill over into your job approaches and experiences” (O.B.). Flexability on the job may give individuals the satisfaction they need in the event that their kids may have to go to the doctor, dentist or even get sick. Individuals will be able to attend to those situations and still be able to complete task at a later time and in a different environment. If you have a sick family member, you can sit with them and still do your work in a timely manner and the business can continue to live up to it’s standard of excellence. Also, if a person is out of work someone else may have to complete that person’s job if there is no flexibility...
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...Individual values are a leading force that drives his or her actions and behaviors depending on the scenario or the type of situation at hand. Values are established and implanted in the early stages of life, but each individual person interprets his or her own values differently, and their actions and behaviors show how values are being perceived and displayed by the individual. People act off of their individual values that are embedded within them, and the actions and behaviors of individuals are a mere image reflection of his or her personal values. Dr. Pepper states “that diversity drives our success and helps us win in the marketplace” (Dr. Pepper, 2012). That is why Wal-Mart is such a number one leading diverse company that keeps growing and expanding services worldwide. The ability to analyze the alignment between personal values, actions and behaviors is being able to achieve the understanding of values and how it leads one actions and behaviors. Individual values that demonstrate positive attitude, positive thinking, and wanting to positively achieve established goals leads to positive actions, behaviors and outcomes. Wal-Mart core values are incorporated into the culture and belief of the company which is to provide service to customers, respect for all individuals, continue to strive for excellence, and always act with integrity. Wal-Mart continues to promote values positively through the employees that work for the company because it builds a bond, a stronger company...
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...Values, Beliefs, Clinical Gestalt with Individuals, and Systems University of Phoenix I am learning as much as I can about myself through the journal entries, exercises, and team discussion questions to better myself as a future therapist or clinician. To be productive and effective I must recognize, and accept my strengths and weaknesses with an attitude of striving for excellence. I have learned a great deal about myself and the areas where I can improve in the clinical setting. I realize that with improvement there will be challenges. I will overcome these challenges by utilizing the knowledge I am obtaining in these series of classes. My Values and Beliefs All the choices and decisions I have made in my life are based on my values and belief system. My parents strived to teach me the best values and to instill wholesome values. I was raised to always know a person can not be judged on what is seen, but by what you learn of them. In a clinical atmosphere I believe I can put these lessons to use. I know not to judge a person based on their situation as each person has a story that has led to where they are today in life. There are certain issues that I have an opinion about that I know I will have to set aside in order for my client to benefit. A few of these issues are abortion, molestation, rape, and murder. Realize every situation has a story behind it and I need to be able to hear the story so that I can help my client in need. My Clinical...
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...Key Vocabulary For Strategies Unit 1 1. Strategy-A plan designed to obtain a specific goal or result 2. Ambiguity-Uncertainty of meaning, intention, or outcome 3. Goals-The desired result of achievement toward which effort is directed 4. Values-The moral principles of an individual or organization 5. Style-A particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character 6. Skills-Ability to do something well that comes from knowledge, practice, experience, and aptitude 7. Tools-Things used to help accomplish a task or purpose 8. Resources-Source of supply, support, or assistance that can be readily drawn upon when needed 9. Accountability-Responsible to someone or for some action; answerable 10. Motivation-That which causes a person to act or to desire to act in a certain way or do a certain thing 11. Attitude-One's positive or negative manner, feeling, or position with regard to a person or thing 12. Responsibility-The state of fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management 13. Respect -Esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability 14. Participation-The fact of taking part, as in some action or attempt 15. Discipline-Behavior in accord with rules of conduct and maintained by training and control 16. Dependability-The quality of being reliable and worthy of trust 17...
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...positive energy, inspiration and focus. (Kerklaan, 2011) In this paper I will provide an analysis of how I would have possibly responded to other stress management techniques along with their personal effectiveness while ranking them techniques. How do you think you would have responded to other stress management techniques? Ranked in order of personal effectiveness: Visualization Deep Breathing Progressive Muscle Relaxation Mediation Yoga Massage Therapy Hypnosis Visualization- I believe that visualization is a very effective stress management technique. This method has proven benefits related to workplace, family and personal stress for individuals. Visualization is a method that be done anywhere at any time making it effective for all individuals to be benefit from. The cost and time investment is minimal for an individual to utilize this method of stress management; typically just requiring a quiet place and about 15 to 20 minutes. Deep Breathing- This is a great technique that is very effective for stress...
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...LEADERSHIP SKILLS: 360 DEGREE SURVEY NAME OF THE INDIVIDUAL BEING ASSESSED: _Rakesh Tripathi RATERS : A: Anchal Srivastava B: Berendra Prasad Awasthi C: Nikita Tatiwar D: Sheetal Philips E: Tony Jose F: Varsha Siddamsetty G: Chavali Bhawani Prasad - Site Lead & Manager L&D - HR H: Harikrishnan Joghee I: Sashi Srikanth 1 : What does the individual do well? To be an effective leader and for greater impact, what should he/ she CONTINUE doing? A : Rakesh is very good in learning things whether it is process or people. He is a keen and fast learner who knows how to deal effectively with people. He has this ability of making feel people good in his company, to express themselves and to discuss whatever they want to. What he should continue doing is to maintain his simplicity towards people, to maintain those small gestures which he does very often to make people feel good and special. B : The following are his core strengths and he should continue doing the same to be an effective leader. * Has very good written and oral communication skills and communicates effectively when presenting, in writing, and engages through listening. * Always demonstrates high quality of work in every task that he performs. * Develops Self - Is very passionate about learning new things and always tries to achieve excellence in every aspect of learning. * Coaches Others - Recognizes colleague’s strengths and provides them with ongoing feedback and motivates the team members...
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...conference calls or working with a manager from another country. With this new era of business relations companies are facing cultural differences, and these cultural differences need to be taken into consideration. Dutch social psychologist, Geert Hofstede, pioneered a study on cultural differences and developed the five dimensions of culture. The five dimensions are power/distance, individualism, masculinity, uncertainty/avoidance, and long term orientation. This paper will discuss the cultural dimensions of Japan and Denmark. It will be interesting to see the differences and the commonalities of Japan and Denmark of their vastly different cultures. Power Distance Power distance, PD, looks at the degree of equality between individuals in societies. The degree of equality can also be expressed by how cultures accept inequalities and how that power is distributed unequally. A high score for PD points to strong hierarchical societies. Whereas a low PD signifies shared power where supervisors and employers are considered relatively equal. Inequality is accepted with a rigid authoritative structure in countries with a high PD. MAKING INTERNATIONALISM WORK 3...
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...7 Cities Do It Yourself Auto Repair Assignment 2Week 8: Marketing Plan Part B Roderick D Williams Strayer University Marketing Management Professor Caitlyn Worner 6/1/14 7 Cities Do It Yourself Auto Repair The concept of 7 Cities Do It Yourself Garage did not derive from the passion of an individual repairing their own automobiles, it derived from finding a money saving solution to small auto repairs. Many people do not change their own oil, which is a very inexpensive preventive maintenance cost. Once you get the feel for doing your own oil changes, it will lead to you learning more about vehicle repairs and the amount of money saved in the process. This knowledge will come in handy especially during difficult economic down times, like the economy in 2008. As you learn more about at home car repairs, some required tools and equipment are not available for use in the driveway or garage. Researching a few backyard mechanics you will find the same problems. In addition, many people that rent homes and apartments are not allowed to work on automobiles on the premise, of the rental property; in the city of Norfolk it is illegal and by owner discretion in others. Roderick Williams has been a vendor at a local flea market for over 10 years and through his consumer connections, he was often asked does he know of someone that can fix this or repair that. Another vendor sells stereo equipment, but there is no one to install the equipment, especially on rainy days...
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...EFQM model, especially the nine criteria, will enable the company to overcome these issues and improve on its performance. This is based on the fact that some companies, especially in Europe, have made use of the model and have turned out to be successful. In order to be successful, the Squire Hotel Group should make sure that it offers proper training to the employees, develops constant enhancement processes; incorporates self assessment procedures into policy development and business planning cycles, and collects suitable data and employs it during the day to day management. However, some of the drawbacks faced during implementation encompass active commitment from senior management, development of novel skills in the organizational individuals, as well as efficient communication between the people and the management. Introduction The EFQM model 2010 is a non-rigid framework that is founded on nine principles. These criteria encompass leadership; strategy; people; partnership and resources; processes, products and services; customer results; society results; people results; and key results (EFQM, 2010). The criteria are divided into two, whereby the first five are enablers whilst the last four are results. The enablers outline the activities performed by a company, while the result entails what is attained by an organization and the means employed to achieve this. The enablers are the foundation of the results and...
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