Management and Organizational Studies 3343A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Management Development, Project Management, Soft Skills
10 Dec 2016
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Management: process if getting things done efficiently and effectively, through and with other people (figure; 14. 1) Myth #1: managers have a lot of authority and autonomy to make thins happen. Reality: managers operate within a web of relationships in/outside organizations; subject to relentless/conflicting demands. Strategy: network; build relationships among people your team depends on for resources or to get work done. Myth #2: managerial power derives from formal position within the company. Reality: managers derive power by establishing credibility with employees, peers and superiors. Myth #3: managers must control their direct reports orders. Myth #4: managers lead by building relationships with individual members of the team. Reality: actions directed at one subordinate often have a negative impact in the morale and/or performance of other employees. Hill"s advice to diagnosis and resolution of problems. Your boss is more likely to tolerant questions and mistakes than you might expect. Find politically safe coaches and mentors outside your function, or outside the organization.
