...Many people have goals, dreams or ambitions but do not know how to go about achieving them. They may have thought about what would make up self improvement and their ideal life, but have no idea how to even begin to make the plans and take the actions required to make them a reality. If you ask a successful person about what made him reach his goal in life; he would most probably portray the importance of self improvement, motivation and self esteem. It is certain that you will have to face many problems in life, but to overcome them, you need to count on personal development and motivation. When it comes to self esteem improvement, you need to first realize your strengths and weaknesses. Self improvement and success go hand in hand. Self improvement and motivation are two of the most important things that you need to consider if you are thinking of excelling in your life. A majority of the problems in our life arise due to the lack of motivation and great emotional depression. To contribute to self improvement, you can get motivated by changing your mindset altogether. Self-Improvement Many people work toward something in order to improve themselves. This act of aiming toward something in order to achieve it is called setting a goal. Achieving goals usually improves the person who is setting them. Not abandoning the goal teaches the person discipline, and achieving the goal will improve the person as well. During this school year, I would like to improve myself...
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...SELF-IMPROVEMENT 1 November 2015 I believe that the most valuable concepts to influence my personal developmental plan are adaption innovation (AI) theory and team roles. I learned from the electronic cognitive preference estimator that I am moderately adaptive on the continuum. I prefer more structure being moderately adaptive compared to someone who is an innovator. It is important to know where I am on the continuum and to understand my preferred approach to problem solving. I learned that from the electronic assessment that I am an executor for team roles and pride myself on the ability of completing objectives professionally. Effective leaders that understand and who can manage this diversity should end up with the best possible solution for Problem A if they can keep their team away from Problem B. For example, if I am aware of my preferred style and where others on my team fall on the continuum, I should be able to effectively manage conflict and obtain optimal performance out of everyone. It is also just as important to understand and see how others view me in relation to where we all fall on the continuum. For example, the further two people are on the continuum the greater the chance may be for conflict to arise, but also chance for greater diversity. I found the discussion of Problem A versus Problem B to be very interesting. Problem A is the task or problem that needs to be solved. Problem B can occur when two or more people are present to solve...
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...Paul Wert Dr. Jeff Kingdon MGMT 446-940 Module 8 Submission 9/27/2014 Self-Improvement Plan The objective of this paper is to reflect on myself, my leadership qualities, and how my role as a leader has developed during the course of this semester. Although I have been in the work force for many years, I feel as though I have been overlooked in the area of leadership positions. By nature, my instinctive nature is to lead by example when I am sure that I am more knowledgeable in a certain area. At the same time, I am also just as quick to become a follower when it is clear that others understand the task at hand better than I. During the course of this paper, I will discuss my thoughts on and experiences with leadership prior to this course, and what I will take away from this course. There is no doubt in my mind that the information studied throughout this course has had a positive impact on my current leadership capabilities, understanding of leadership, and impacted how I will become a better leader in the future. One thing that has become abundantly clear, is that leadership can be inherent or learned, and that there are no leaders without followers. In my experience, there are many like me. No matter what profession is chosen, there are leaders and followers at every level. First of all, when I think of leadership, I think of it on different levels. Leadership applies on a social and professional level. It consists of the ability to interject the power of persuasion...
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...Sub-consciously people want admit that they are wrong on almost any occasion and a lot of people will make excuses. Of course when a boss asks this question to his or her employee’s it makes it no easier to answer the question that most people feel could hurt them if they answer truthfully or if they feel the answer could be wrong in the bosses eyes. Trying to admit let alone finding your faults can be tremendously hard because for most people down deep inside they genuinely don’t want to have something wrong with themselves. However I am extremely confident and secure in myself and with this question asked of me I can answer with absolute truth. So, what areas am I weak in or where do I see that I need the most overall improvement? My continuous improvement plan is to pick out my faults and improve on them. First area I would like to concentrate a correct my tremendously over competitiveness nature in life. Once I have worked hard on get my competitive nature under control I would like give attention to working on my over all management skills, by being a bolder leader and better mentor. The third thing and the biggest thing for me is how to figure out how to stop being a procrastinator. Letting go of the past, this is the last thing I need to do in order to move forward and become a better person and have a brighter future as a leader. In order to continuously improve I feel I must overcome these shortcomings. The true definition of being competitive is involving or determined...
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...Area of Concern: Self-Help Katie will place her used bowls and cups in the sink with verbal prompting. She is unable to utilize the dishwasher independently. Goal: Katie will use the home dishwasher correctly with 100% accuracy 4/5 trials. She will load the dishwasher, identify the correct amount of soap required, and turn the dishwasher on with the correct settings. Area of Concern: Expressive Communication Katie is able to identify feelings of happiness when engaged in a desired task. She is unable to identify her feelings pertaining to (hunger, fatigue, hot and cold). Past behavioral reports indicated a risk for aggression when Katie is hot. The ability to express her needs to others will potentially decrease levels of frustration. Goal: Katie...
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...This series of eight teachings is to help you hear the voice of God with greater clarity, consistency, and confidence. Your guide for this exciting journey is Rev. John Webster. It is our earnest prayer that your journey to hear God's voice is dramatically shortened and enhanced by this series with the first teaching entitled "Hearing God's Voice." I want to welcome you to hearing the voice of God now. It's been a long journey for me learning to hear the voice of the Lord. It didn't just happen overnight. Wouldn't it be wonderful with regard to hearing God's voice if I could just lay hands on each one of you and impart a divine supernatural ability that from this point on you would be hearing God's voice with clarity, consistency, and confidence. And we could just get this all done this morning with laying on of hands and impartation of gifts and stir that up. I would like to do that, but it doesn't work that way. That's not how it's developed. That's not how it's imparted to us. It's a learning process, like almost everything we do - it's a process. We learn it as we go and my process began some years ago in 1977 when I came to know the Lord - my heart was to always have an intimate relationship with the Lord and to bond with the Lord in a real intimate way. That requires communication doesn't it. Ladies can tell us that the basis for a good relationship is certainly communication. We men sometimes don't really understand that, but it's true nonetheless that a good relationship...
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...Self-Improvement Project: Gratitude Visits, Helping Others and Behavioral Activation Before I started my journey to become a changed and positively improved individual, I decided to grasp and face where exactly I stood on the happiness scale. While viewing the results I realized that I needed improvement and quick! Since I scored low on two questionnaires it was dire for me to focus on being generally more satisfied in life and any situation that I may come across. I sensed that my whole perspective on life was jumbled up and it required serious modification. Past events caused me to be more closed off and it stopped me from going on adventures with people I hold dear to my heart. There were many variables that facilitated my motivation for change as well as a few occurrences that impeded my reason for change. Variables that led to this decision for change was that my family spent less time with me, none of my friends wanted to associate with me outside of school. Also, I began to see that my reactions and emotions in every situation turned me into a gloomy individual. Time was the main factor, which hindered my need for improvement, I had to stay patient and stay focused on my goal...
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...related to what’s happening in the dynamic environment of what the business provides (be it in a services, manufacturing, technological, or financial area). (Olsen, 2007) Therefore, the strategy and direction the company take are defined by what established and unique value propositions the company has when compared to competitors; operations executed to provide different and tailored value to customers; clearly identifies any tradeoffs and clarifies what not to do; focuses on activities that fit together and reinforce each other; and is continually driven for improvement within the organization and while moving it toward its defined vision. I use The Home Depot (Home Depot here-out) for this paper as I have a part-time job with them. Strategy Home Depot’s simple and straightforward strategy is to ensure it diversifies its operations by having several businesses competing in the different product markets of home improvement. (Home Depot, 2008) The Home Depot has positioned itself within the industry based on a strategy of cost leadership. This operating strategy allows the company to earn above-average profitability by dictating prices from suppliers lowering input costs and minimizing distribution transactions eliminating the “middleman.” Home Depot developed a tight cost control system through quality assurance programs which monitor vendor compliance contained by the company’s requirements. Home Depot must position itself for future business by generating distinctive...
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...transferred? What is the role of the multipliers? Brand: Home Depot Marketing Program Investment: This is the first stage in the brand value chain. Home Depot began promoting early this year because of the early spring, advertisements about getting the yard ready for the summer and starting home improvement projects. Although Home Depot has started early advertising this spring does not necessarily guarantee success. Program Quality Multiplier: The quality of the marketing campaign can be based off of four main factors clarity, relevance, distinctiveness and consistency. Home Depots marketing campaigns are geared toward seasonal changes. The commercials clearly portray what projects need to get done and they offer discounts and specials on those items to bring in business. A marketing campaign that touches on all four factors makes a definite ROI. Customer Mind-Set: The customer mind-set is anything that consists in the minds of the consumer with respect to a brand: thoughts, feelings, experiences, images, perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes. Home Depot has created an image of their store. Customers know that Home Depot is a place to go for all your home improvement needs. They offer competitive pricing, knowledgeable staff, friendly service, clean environment, variety of products and flexible store hours. Marketplace Conditions Multiplier: There are four major players here in the Midwest and those are Home Depot, Menards, True Value, and Lowes. All have heavily...
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...Home Depot Failed in China Name: Chuanshi Liu ID: h701789460 Course: IB 207 Background Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the world. It has about 2200 stores across the United States, Canada, and Mexican. It targets three main customer groups, which are D-I-Y customers, D-I-F-M customers and professional customers. Home depot is famous for its D-I-Y products and services. In 2006, after housing market turn down in the United States, Home Depot entered into the China home improvement market through a full M&A activity. It has twelve stores in Beijing, Shanghai, and other large cities in China. Home Depot served the similar services and products to Chinese customers, which also include the D-I-Y products. However, Home Depot did not succeed this time in China. From 2006 to 2012, the top managers in China area have been changed three times. Home Depot wanted to find out the solutions to this bad situation in local market. However, the situation was worsened when the building material market turned down in 2012, 12 main stores have been closed in local market. Top managers believe that the main reason for their failure is the cultural difference. The D-I-Y services and products do not fit the local culture. Changes and effects Business Environment There are changes in business environment for Home Depot. In United States, the biggest competitor for the Home Depot is Lowe's. They have very similar products and services. Both...
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...APPRAISAL FORM (KEY POSITIONS) 1. Employee Details • Employee Name • Review Period • Position • Date of joining • Department • Review Date • Line Manager 2. Key duties/responsibilities • Maintain complete and detailed working knowledge of all equipment and procedures on aircraft relating to the duties of flight attendant. • Ensure the safety of passengers aboard aircraft. • Notify the maintenance department regarding any and all discrepancies found in cabin equipment. • Maintain accurate inventory of all cabin property. In the event of an emergency, assist in the care and/or evacuation of passengers. 3. Key ratings for performance • 4 – Performance was always successful, consistent and respectable and at times clearly superior and exceeding standards. • 3.5 – Performance was at most times clearly superior and exceeding standards. • 3 – Performance was successful, consistent, and respectable in every regard with few exceptions. • 2.5 – Performance at times was inconsistent and did not meet standards. • 2 – Performance at most times was inconsistent and did not always meet standards. • 1 – Performance was overall unsuccessful and unacceptable with regard to expectations and the requirements of the position. 4. Job objectives List the objectives you set out for your staff to achieve in the past 12 months (or the period covered by this appraisal) with the measures or standards agreed – against each comment on achievement or otherwise, with reasons where appropriate. Score...
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...you to one of these two retail giants. The home improvement industry has evolved from small regional and locally owned hardware stores to these superstores. The top two in the industry are Home Depot and Lowe’s. Each has their eye on moving into international markets, each has superstores in all 50 states and each has evolved along different paths to reach their current positions. According to Fortune 500 Home Depot, Inc. is ranked at #25 and the second largest retailer in the US after Wal-Mart. Home Depot Inc. has its corporate headquarters in Atlanta Georgia. What began in 1979 as two 60,000-foot stores that resembled warehouses has grown to about 2,200 stores across North America, Puerto Rico, and China. Home Depot Inc. is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as NYSE:HD. At the end of 2008 Home Depot Inc. employed 331,000 people. Home Depot sales recorded and posted in 2009 are $71,288.0 mil. Home Depot Inc. is the number one home improvement retailer with Lowe’s coming in second place with sales posted in 2009 at $48, 230.0 mil.. Founded in 1946 Lowe’s went from a small hardware store to the ninth largest retailer in the US. Lowe’s went public in 1961 and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange as NYSE:LOW in 1979. According to Fortune 500 Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is ranked at #47. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. are headquartered in Mooresville North Carolina. Lowe’s competes with Home Depot, Inc. (home improvement) and Sears (appliances) they are second to both...
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...the major players involved with a process improvement (PI) task. Group and individual responsibilities are highlighted. However, your organization may require more—or fewer—groups. Also note that one person can fulfill many of these roles simultaneously or serially, depending on the size of your organization and the complexity of your process improvement effort. Process Improvement Champions, Sponsors, and Groups Process improvement efforts generally require the following individuals and groups: PI Sponsor—The person from the organization responsible for overseeing the entire PI effort. This person generally has the power to allocate funds and personnel. This person is usually at the directorate level or above. PI Champion—This is the public relations person for the PI effort. This personmay or may not also serve as the EPG Lead. This person markets the idea, approach, and results of PI. Engineering Process Group (EPG) Lead—This person leads the group thatreviews processes. This person assigns tasks to the EPG members, monitors their efforts, and plans the daily duties of the EPG. Interpreting the CMMI. A process Improvement Approach. Second Edition. Margaret K.Kulpa, Kent A.Johnson Página 1 EPG Members—these individuals serve on the EPG as committee members. They are responsible for ensuring that process improvement documentation is written and followed. They are also responsible for generating metrics totrack the process improvement process. They lead the PATs. Process Action...
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...As I read Lake, A., & Von Baeyer, C. (2005). article, " Tips for Successful Students. " Retreived fromhttp://homepage.usask.ca/~clv022/success.htm. I reviewed the characteristics of what it takes to become a successful student, and I feel that most of these traits listed in the article, I possess and utilize in my everyday life, at home, work, with family, friends, and colleagues, but if I had to choose one that is my strongest trait and one that would benefit me in being a successful student throughout this program. I definitely would have to say my strongest trait is that I am a very motivated and goal oriented person, who has a strong sense of self determination. I feel there is always room for self improvement and self growth. I welcome challenges that make me think outside of the box, that challenge me intellectually, utilize my critical thinking skills to problem solve or to formulate a solution or a new idea. Some of the reasons why I feel being goal oriented is my strongest quality are challenges that I have overcome in my life such as; successfully completing my nursing school program, being a new nurse and going above and beyond for my patients and peers my efforts were rewarded and I was promoted to charge nurse, the present job that I have been at for about 1.5 years I have been given the role of training new hires and have been chosen to work on various projects to streamline work flows that will ultimately improve education and teaching methods to the medicare...
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...1.The Home Improvement Industry consists of companies which sell goods and offer services that are used to improve the quality, value, and living situation of residential housing. 2.Revenue of the industry is 159 billion(US Dollar) 3.Annual growth for the period 2007-12 is -2.8%. 4.It came to existance post world war ii intensifying price competition and the continued dominance of the industry's top players keep profit down. 5.This industry includes stores that sell a broad range of home repair and maintenance goods like hardware, tools and electrical goods, as well as lumber and structural material for construction and renovations. Stores that focus on a specific area like flooring or wall coverings are excluded from this industry. Operators purchase goods from domestic and international manufacturers and wholesalers and sell them to end-users, such as do-it-yourself consumers and professional contractors. 6.Home improvement is the process of renovating or making additions to one's home. Often, a professional handyman is hired to perform the improvements but, typically, most improvements are done on an amateur DIY basis by the homeowner. 7.Several major retailers, such as Home Depot and Lowes, specialize in selling materials and tools for DIY home improvement. These stores even host classes to educate customers how to do the work themselves. 8.U.S. Census data show a boom in home repair and improvement between 1982 and 1992: a 115% increase, the largest of any...
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