Topic: Management credo (Read 2130 times)

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..."

Iceman · « **Reply #1 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."

KBF-Angel Slayer · « **Reply #2 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.

theSea · « **Reply #3 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.

Iceman · « **Reply #4 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.

Just plain old Punisher · « **Reply #5 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.

theSea · « **Reply #6 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 Time^TM I think that qualifies as ancient history.

pax

theSea

Clark Kent · « **Reply #7 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"

theSea · « **Reply #8 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 :-)

Clark Kent · « **Reply #9 on:** December 03, 2004, 08:33:13 pm »

My guess is that Khan got it from Conan, and expanded upon it.

Bonk · « **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2004, 06:16:35 am »

Here is the best management credo there is (or rather should be): "Competence".

Dracho · « **Reply #11 on:** December 06, 2004, 12:08:59 am »

"You can only lead from the front of the line"

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