...For successful project management, communication has to be a core skill of a project manager (Kerzner, 2009). Effective communications mean the receiver gets the message intended by the sender. This is important as the manager has to pass to his team the objectives and processes of the project. It conveys the ideas and expectations of the manager, the team, and the client. Otherwise, if there is a communication breakdown, there is an impasse as the manager is unable to coordinate the team. The barriers to communication need to be analyzed in terms of the source of the barrier, channels used feedback, the sender, or receiver. The removal of barriers is crucial for effective communication. A body language as well as verbal method determines largely the effectiveness of the communication (Kerzner, 2009). Time Management Effective project management is indistinguishable from effective time management. Time management refers to knowing what to do at the appropriate time, and allocating the time accordingly (Kerzner, 2009). Time management determines how effective you are at tasks you want to accomplish. The difference between a successful project and failure hinges on how the team uses the time at its disposal as productivity is measured in terms of time. The project manager and the team have to know how to prioritize their tasks and other activities. Proper planning and scheduling contribute to effective time management. The challenges that affect time management have to be dealt...
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...importantly of credibility with our customers. The morale of its employees, the confidence in the market and consumers’ confidence has all taken one in the chin. MSO has to step it up and remove all doubts that this not the same company it was before and the transgressions of the founder are not ours to carry. We are more than just Martha; we are Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Over the next twenty minutes we will discuss leadership training, change within the organization, opening lines of communications, rebuilding trust in our relationship with our customer and create a motivation that allows MSO to thrive once again in better fashion. First step let us discuss opening lines of communication. It is the first step to restoring the confidence of MSO leadership to its employees. We should lay out a plan to the organization to allow them to get comfortable with the changes that are coming down the pipe. Second step we will then begin the process of training our leadership a new way of leading. We have to restore the employee’s confidence in our leadership ability, thus proving we know how to use better decision when it comes to the organization and our employees. Third we will approach a way of...
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...LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE Nebojša Janićijević Belgrade University, School of Economics jnebojsa@eunet.rs MGT 597 ETHICS & LEADERSHIP References Mandatory Yukl G. (2010).Leadership in Organizations. 7th edition. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Supplementary Kotter J. (1996). Leading Chnage. Cambidge Ma.: Harvard Business School Press Janićijević N. (2009). Upravljanje organizacionim promenama. Beograd: Ekonomski fakultet . MGT 597 ETHICS & LEADERSHIP The process of organizational change management Initiating Diagnosis Creating vision Planning Motivating Power management Implementation Management of personal transition Stabilization Monitoring and control UNFREEZING MOVE REFREEZING MGT 597 ETHICS & LEADERSHIP Initiating changes The first step in change management The importance of leader’s mental change In order to initiate changes, a leader has to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Recognizes causes and drivers of change; Develops his own awareness of the necessity of breaking with status quo Develops his wish to make changes and to make decision to start changes; Identifies and appoint a change agent, define his roles and responsibilities and build productive relationship with him MGT 597 ETHICS & LEADERSHIP Model of causes of organizatioonal changes External soruces – changes in environment The inertia of organization Internal sources -. Changes in the company 1 Anticipation of the crisis External and / or internal misbalance 1 ...
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...Contents Terms of reference 2 Procedure of method 2 Identify ways of improving motivation 2 Identify ways of developing effective teamwork 4 Identify and discuss factors that may promote or inhibit effective teamwork 6 Links between culture, management style and organisational objectives and the impact of the organisations structure, culture and leadership style have on the performance at Tesco. 9 References 11 Identify ways of improving motivation Tesco recognises that employee motivation is important for the continued growth of the company. Tesco could get employees do a survey every yearly which would give them the chance to express their views and opinions on almost every aspect of their job. The results from the survey could help Tesco make sure it is offering the right things to its staff to keep them motivated. Employees at Tesco want to be recognised when they are doing some well. This will help motivate them and they will also feel appreciated. It could be something as little as employers saying ‘Thank you’. BPP Learning Media, (2010)” Motivation is the process by which the behaviour of an individual is influenced by others, through their power to offer or withhold satisfaction of the individual’s needs and goals.” George n, root I (2012) states “Workplace motivation can be broken down into two categories: Intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is the desire to accomplish goals and develop professionally”. Extrinsic is usually...
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... 13 1.1f Ford’s organisational culture 1.1g Google’s organisational culture 1.1h Comparing the organisational culture 14 1.2a Relationship between organisational structure and culture 14 1.2b Impact on the performance of a business 1.3 Factors that influence behaviour at work 15 2.1a Effectiveness of different leadership styles 15 to 16 2.1b Ford’s leadership style 2.1c Google’s leadership style 2.1d Comparing leadership styles 16 2.2 Organisational theory 16 2.3a Different approaches to management 17 to 18 2.3b Ford’s management approach 2.3c Implications of Ford’s management approach on Martin Air Con 2.3d Google’s management approach 2.3e Implications of Google’s management approach on Martin Air Con 18 3.1 Different leadership styles and effects on motivation 18 3.2a Motivational theories and implications on Martin Air Con 19 to 20 3.2b Maslow’s hierarchy of needs 3.2c Vroom’s expectancy theory 20 3.2d Comparing motivational theories 3.2e Maslow’s hierarchy of needs applied at Martin Air Con 3.2f Vroom’s expectancy theory applied at...
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...programs and to develop new ways of approaching organisational change, 2) directly transfer across various contexts 3) are required for OC, but not evident in the literature are being discussed in detailed in this document. Finally the document shows how the each skill will be used to counter the challenges faced by the leaders and how they would be helpful to drive a change. Skills required to take part in change management programs Emotional intelligence is one of the skills that a leader should possess for change process and can be defined as the ability to ascertain, measure, and control the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups, Salovey and Mayer (1990) cited in Kerr et al (2006). As suggested by Humphrey, (2002) leadership is also an emotional process, whereby leaders recognize subordinates emotional conditions,...
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...Talking paper 1. Phase I compared to Phase II Common: Communication Differences: We all had very specific differences that we wanted to work on for self-improvement that will lead to Air Force improvements. Such as: Ethical Leadership, Negotiations, Contemporary Motivation, Discipline, Adaptability, Team Roles, Transformational Leadership, Followership, Team Dynamics 2. Based on feedback, what to change in PLDP A. Common: Not many changes are needed to PLDPs as the development of them was effective during the course Differences: Some of took a situational approach and some of us focused on overarching personal identities. 3. How will our PLDP affect our workcenter? Common: Communications, task versus relationship orientations, team dynamics, implementation of new tools like DDP Differences: N/A 4. Getting feedback: Common: How can I improve? Differences: Unlimited feedback, how my personality affects people 5. Giving Feedback: Common: Always gave feedback, but could use more tact, we have far more information on what is valuable for feedback Differences: Need to be more adaptable 6. Making decisions, adapt to uncertainty, conserve resources Common: Leadership development and the 3 elements of adaptability will improve all areas with ethical approaches, Differences: Took more value out of team approaches to all of these situations. 7. Encouragement in work center: Common: Empowerment – situations handled at the appropriate level, encourage...
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...coaches who guide employees along the way. However, nobody talks about leadership styles, nor is there talk about how leadership affects an employee’s motivation or productivity. The Starbucks Corporation is well known for its strong positive culture and a willingness to adapt and change for the good of the company. In the following paragraphs it will be explained how different leadership styles affect group communication. Sources of power found in the organization and its effects of group and organizational communication will be analyzed. Motivational theories will be then be identified and evaluated. Finally, workforce commitment and the relationship to the organizations communication will be described for the purpose of better understanding effective leaders. Many types of leadership styles exist and what works best for one group may not always work for the next. Dictionaries generally define leadership as a person's capacity to guide or direct others. Leaders like Starbucks chief executive officer Howard Schultz are known for a variety of attributes including their charisma and the ability to inspire others to follow his or her suggested course of action even during times of crisis. The method a leader chooses has a significant effect on the followers' perceptions and willingness to support the proposed approach. Two types of leadership approaches will be discussed. These two types of leadership approaches help inspire followers through words, ideas, and behaviors. ...
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...based on the strategic management and leadership and it is discussed about the McDonalds. There are different types of skills such as personal skills and professional skills and as a manager it is required to have both types of skills to achieve personal goals and professional goals. From this assignment it is identifying the company strategic goals and the required personal and professional skills to achieve those strategic goals. Same time it is mentions the learning styles of those skills and evaluates the skills. It is mentioned personal development plan including budget reports, resources and time framework. It is important to evaluate the developments and the progress of the skills and it is able to use several methods to evaluate. There are several impacts from the self learning and it is affected for the strategic goals achieving. Therefore it is discussing all these areas based on the McDonalds case study and it is significant to get a clear idea about the skills of the individuals. Task 2 2.1. Personal skills audit evaluating strategic skills needed to meet current and future leadership requirements According to Boselie et al. (2005:4) there are different types of skills which should have with an individual and it is supports to perform in the business. Therefore it is required to have personal skills as well as professional skills to perform in the job. As a manager it is significant to have leadership skills with him and it supports to direct the team members towards...
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...approach, leading authorities Leadership characteristics: styles eg autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, action-orientated; motivation theories, factors affecting motivation and performance, motivation techniques, effectiveness; conflict resolution; the role of partnerships and stakeholders in the business Communication: communications processes, verbal, written, non-verbal; lines of communication, linear, lateral, formal/informal; barriers to effective communication Organisational culture and change: types of organisational structure and culture; factors influencing changes in culture; types of change eg demographic, economic, legislative; planned change theory; managing and measuring the effectiveness of change; sources and types of power; change drivers LO2 Be able to review own potential as a prospective manager Self-knowledge and appraisal: skills audit eg management skills, leadership skills, practical/technical skills, personal skills (eg interpersonal/motivational/communication skills), organising and planning skills cognitive and creative skills; qualifications (current/planned), strengths and weaknesses analysis; personal learning logs; personal development plans Own potential: aims, objectives, targets, learning programme/activities, action plan, time management, work scheduling, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound (SMART) objectives, action planning, delegation, decision making, problem solving, management/leadership styles, value awareness, conflict...
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...Leadership Analysis Project: What Leaders Do? Jaeeun Yoo Northeastern University October 5, 2014 Author Note This paper was prepared for Develop Leadership Capability, LDR6100 70050, taught by Dr Goode. Summary Well-known for his ability of reconstructing failing companies, Carlos Ghosn is a great leader in modern business. He restored the Nissan motor group from the brink of bankruptcy, achieving record profits in two years. He is the best model for transformation leadership, which could be a spotlight in our society today. Transformational leadership gives more attention to the charismatic and effective elements, concerned with emotions, values, ethics, standards, and long-term goals (Northouse, 2013, p. 185). As many industries are becoming extremely competitive, the importance of effectively motivating subordinates is being emphasized. In addition, Ghosn’s transformational leadership demonstrates how leaders diagnose the cause of the problem and manage crisis. He is a successful businessman and a competent leader. A whole series of events brought him fame as a leader and demonstrate ideal leader’s roles in highly competitive society. When he joined Michelin tire in France, he was only 25 years old. He experienced life as a staff and manager in a factory in his first business career. Throughout the period of being a factory manager, he learned the importance of ‘Field based management’ and ‘fulfillment’...
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...Personal Mission in Leadership Abstract This paper describes leadership styles and qualities that leaders possess. The four categories of leadership are outlined to express the characteristics of leadership and leaders. My leadership style is outlined, and the leadership techniques I believe are important are expressed. Included in this paper is my personal mission statement. My personal mission statement gives me guidelines in which to lead my life both at work and at home. My methods of leadership and employee training, for my Subway franchise, are used to express my techniques in leadership. Employee motivation, empowerment, and communication are discussed because I believe these are important aspects to being a good leader. Personal Mission in Leadership Leadership is one’s ability to influence others. “Leadership is the use of noncoercive influence to direct and coordinate the activities of a group toward accomplishing a goal” (Riley, 1994). Leadership is used both in the workplace and in everyday life. The power of leadership can be formal or informal. Leadership can be a formal position that gives one the power to make leadership decisions. The power of leadership also can arise from trust and a relationship built between two people. Power that comes from a relationship is a key factor in effective leadership (Feldman, 1999). ...
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...Teamwork and Motivation Cynthia D. Morris Strayer University Dr. Rufus Robinson Business 520-Leadership and Organizational Behavior February 23, 2015 Teamwork and Motivation This paper was developed under a variety of motivational theories and job design considerations. To analyze the formation and dynamics of group behavior and work teams, including the application of power in groups. Identify significant elements of an organization motivation plan that encourages high job satisfaction, high productivity, high quality work, and low turnover. In order to encourage employees to become and stay motivated, a company has to offer some type of intangible rewards. These rewards can come in many forms. It is the company’s responsibility to ensure that all employees have a clear job description. This is entailing a clear concise description of the employee’s job and all functions associated with the job the employee is hired for. Employees expect to receive job related education and guidance. This could be in the form of sending an employee back to school to receive certifications or degrees that one may need to remain successful on the job. Your employees need to know that they matter to the company that the company cannot function without their knowledge and expertise of the job they are performing. There has to be an open line of communication between employer and employee. No one wants to be blindsided about unexpected changes. All employees are to be compensated...
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...Completion of HCX XXX California State University XXXX XXXX Dr. XXXXX 1. The Situation/Challenge: Organizational leadership challenges occur at various levels within health care settings. The model and behavior of a leader is detrimental to the overall team effort and that of one’s ability as a manager to effectively motivate, inspire, and empower staff. Employee motivation and empowerment is a critical asset to one’s dedication and commitment to an organization and it is necessary that leaders act upon critical factors of contemporary leadership theories and approaches to enhance the working experience in conjunction to management of health care personnel. a. Who, What, Where, When Why: Within UCLA health system’s ambulatory specialties, there are various leaders and appointed managers who work with different teams of diverse personnel who are under a lot of stress as a result of high work load and departmental demand. Working in health care is a stressor in its own. There are various responsibilities and duties placed upon staff and the possibility of job dissatisfaction and burnout are very high. Unfortunately, not always is the best leadership approach enforced when addressing departmental concerns or issues with staff. It is important that health care managers consider and enforce the most effective leadership approach based on situational occurrences and factors such as one’s emotional intelligence. “Emotional intelligence involves the ability to...
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...Compare And Contrast Different Organisational Structures Commerce Essay Organisation can be identified through their responsibilities, authorities and relationships in the market. There are ways to organise companies to get effectiveness in market. The structures of organisation play important role in development of company. These structures are based on cultural identity of organisation the way its structures behave. (Botha, 2008)These structures are to keep work flow and bring profits and the way they work they create culture. The degree of influence within organisation and the systematic approach to organise the activities forms culture. There are following types of structures in companies depending on their composition. Bureaucratic and Administrative structure Functional Structure Divisional structure Structure Matrix These structures form a way of functioning and behaviour of the company. These can be divided into following groups based on company culture. Circle organization Team Network Virtual This depends on the facilities, policies and aims of the organisation how they use structure and culture in their favour. (Brooks, 2010) Companies in past remain under bureaucratic structure but with passage of time and learning now they have adopted a liberal form of structure which created liberal and devolvement culture with in origination where team work is more important that control from top to bottom. Explain how relationship between an organisation's structure...
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