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Title: Management credo
Post by: Clark Kent on November 28, 2004, 10:15:18 pm
For a class tomorrow I have to come up with a credo for my management style.  Now, I have no intention of becoming management, I'd rather hide in a cubicle the rest of my life, but I need this credo.  While I haven't figured out the credo yet (desptie much time thinking about it and brainstorming) I HAVE come up with a possbile intro:
"THE MEANING OF LIFE IS TO CRUSH YOUR ENEMIES, SEE THEM DRIVEN BEFORE YOU, AND HEAR THE LAMENTATION OF THE WOMEN 
Oh...wait...
Wrong speech..."
Title: Re: Management credo
Post by: Iceman on November 29, 2004, 01:06:15 pm
management credo? Mine would be "Get involved with those you manage." 

If you are involved in a variety of ways, as a teacher, friends, etc, they will respect you.


If not that one then "Act invincible, even when you're not.  Nobody can tell the difference."
Title: Re: Management credo
Post by: KBF-Angel Slayer on December 01, 2004, 11:35:27 am
Positive reinforcement can accomplish ten times more than voicing threats. 
   Every person who works knows they can be terminated.  However, if you give your people positive reinforcement, they will usually try harder. 
   Firing people is the  side effect, not the objective.  I am currently  working as a 'coach' on my job, training the new people.  I firmly believe, from five trips to LMET school in the military, that one must use every single method available to get workers to be more efficient and turn them into a profitable member of the team.
   And don't be afraid to make a decision.  It is needed.
Title: Re: Management credo
Post by: theSea on December 02, 2004, 02:30:00 pm
I developed my management credo when I realised what it takes to manage me well:

1) Please
2) Thank you
3) This is why it is important:
4) Nice job


four simple rules that have served me well in a couple of jobs.
Title: Re: Management credo
Post by: Iceman on December 02, 2004, 04:58:27 pm
heh. I like it.


Hey are you theSea from the old school boards? If so, good to see you around.
Title: Re: Management credo
Post by: Just plain old Punisher on December 03, 2004, 03:50:17 am
According to my understanding of management those who get into those positions are the thick-skulled who survive the long term asbestos poisioning from our building.
Title: Re: Management credo
Post by: theSea on December 03, 2004, 08:31:45 am
Quote from: Iceman on December 02, 2004, 04:58:27 pm
Hey are you theSea from the old school boards? If so, good to see you around.

Indeed... from waaaaaaay back in the interplay days.  In Internet TimeTM I think that qualifies as ancient history.

pax

theSea
Title: Re: Management credo
Post by: Clark Kent on December 03, 2004, 08:48:47 am
I think I'll stick with "Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women"
Title: Re: Management credo
Post by: theSea on December 03, 2004, 09:33:26 am
Quote from: Clark Kent on December 03, 2004, 08:48:47 am
I think I'll stick with "Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women"

I see you've atteneded the Bill Gates school of management.

What it lacks in originality it certianly makes up in effectiveness... but I like the original Ghengis Khan version:

"The greatest happiness is to vanquish your enemies, to chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth, to see those dear to them bathed in tears, to clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters."

less succinct - more evocative  :-)
Title: Re: Management credo
Post by: Clark Kent on December 03, 2004, 08:33:13 pm
My guess is that Khan got it from Conan, and expanded upon it.   ;D
Title: Re: Management credo
Post by: Bonk on December 05, 2004, 06:16:35 am
Here is the best management credo there is (or rather should be): "Competence".
Title: Re: Management credo
Post by: Dracho on December 06, 2004, 12:08:59 am
"You can only lead from the front of the line"