Management Philosophy

By: Sara Clark

Introduction:
This slideshow is a combination of my attitudes, feelings, experiences,
beliefs and values about management, what makes a manager a good
manager, and why I believe the way I do.
A manager is simply a leader
Management is much more then having a position of power, creating
goals and objectives, getting payed more, and telling employees what
to do. A manager is a leader. In the following slides I have composed
my thoughts on what a good leader looks like
 1. Leaders are team players
Managers are given extra responsibility to keep those under
them motivated and happy in order to ensure the success of the
company or business that they are running. Position power, and
information and expertise power is given to them automatically
as a manager. It is when they use that power to help others that
they become effective team players. The following are ways in
which a manager can become an effective team player

A Chain is only as strong as its weakest link

CREATE AN UNDERBOUND STRUCTURE!
Encourage team members who may be struggling
Be a good listener
Work with them through problems, dont just tell them what to do
Be flexible with employees (unless it is a policy/rule already set in
stone before they were hired)
Give employees a voice, Let them have a say in decisions that may
influence them
Giving them a voice makes them feel valued as an employee
 I am currently a nanny for 2 kids, and have learned a lot from them
about letting them have a voice, which is where this piece of my
philosophy comes from. Here are a few benefits I have found from
having this kind of structure as a manager..
The kids are happier, and act better for me when I listen to them
We have had a lot of fun experiences that we would not have had otherwise
Their mother is happier with me as her nanny because her kids are happy
It teaches the kids that it is important to have an opinion and speak up
It makes them feel like I care about what they think, and how they feel
Treat Employees like they make a
difference, and they will-Jim Goodright
 2. Motivate Others By Example
The greatest leaders that I know are those who motivate others by
their examples, they become admirable because of who they are.
These leaders have:
Reputation Power-Power given to them because of how well known
they are by others, because of who they are, and what they have
accomplished
Dedication to their work, and desire to share that with others
Understanding for those around them, and are willing to teach
them lovingly when needed
Responsibility-they follow through with their decisions
Hard working-Nothing stops them!
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do
more and become more, you are a leader-John Quincy Adams
One Best theory
The best leaders must have the right stuffQualities, Vision, and
Strengths in order to be a good leader
 My grandpa Cal is the biggest example to me of motivating others by
example. Everyone he comes in contact with respects, admires and
loves him. He treats everyone like they are the most important person
on the planet, he is one of the most hard-working people I know, and
is good at what he does. He taught me by example that the best way
to lead is through example. Everyone that knows Cal wants to be like
him. He is the prime example of the one best theory, because he has
every attribute anybody could ever wish for. He is my greatest leader
and example.
3.Love what they do
Good leaders have passion for what they do, and give that passion to
others around them. They cultivate a positive attitude in whatever
circumstance they find themselves in, and are continually motivated.
This attitude is highly contagious, and makes everyone around them
excited to work!
Theory y: When leaders love what they do, they become motivated to
work beyond their obligation. They simply just want to be there
because they love it.
 Music Therapy is Fun!
When I attended Utah State University, I took a course in music
therapy. I had no idea what it was beforehand, and had no opinion
about it. The professor that I took the class from had so much love for
what she did, I took part of that love for music therapy with me. Since
she loved it so much, she had a sense of excitement about her, and it
made even the most monotonous of assignments a blast. She instilled
in me that if you have passion about something and show that to
others, they will be motivated to do it too.
4. Humble
Good managers only give assignments that they would be willing to
do themselves.
Good managers recognize that they are not perfect and make
mistakes
Good managers recognize that they dont always know everything,
and accept that they still have things to learn. They are willing to
learn from others beneath them.
5. Organized
Good managers are organized from the beginning, they have pre-set
expectations for their employees, along with clear consequences that
follow if they go against those expectations.
Consistency in management is key!
Managers who find the most success within their business have a
mission, vision, and values for their company, and focus on them at all
times
Good management has a good division of labor for all employees with
clear job expectations
Division of Labor.
Division of Labor-or allocating tasks- is the keystone of structure.
Every living system creates specialized roles to get important work
done- Boleman and deal pg. 43-69
Successful organizations employ a variety of methods to coordinate
individual and group efforts to link local initiatives with corporation
wide goals Boleman and Deal pg. 43-69
6.Respectful to All
There is an old ancient proverb that states Do unto others as you
would have others do to you. There is nothing that defines a better
leader than if he/she were to follow this rule.
A good leader must be respectful to all people they come into contact
with including customers, employees, and themselves no matter what
values, beliefs, culture, race or gender they are.
We set our goal to be the very best at serving the needs of our
customers. Every action we take should be made with this in mind.
We also believe that we can achieve our goal, only if we fulfill the
needs of our own people (Wegmans, N.D)
Blimpie Blues
I used to work at a sub shop, absolutely loved my coworkers, and
didnt even mind the job. However, the manager that I had was not
respectful to me in the least. He treated me more like a therapist than
an employee, and would rant to me about how horrible his life was.
That part I could handle! It wasnt until he started to make statements
about my religious beliefs that I considered finding a new job. I
dreaded going to work every day, until I couldnt take the disrespect
and unprofessionalism anymore, so I quit. That was the time in my life
that I decided that no matter who I was working with, I would treat
them with the respect that they deserved. Keeping conversations
professional at work is necessary not only to your employees, but for
your own reputation!
7. Give employees opportunities to Advance
Personally in my life, I tend to get unmotivated quickly if I feel like I
have nothing to work for. In order to keep employees motivated and
excited about work, it is important to reward them for a job well
done, and to provide other opportunities for them to advance and
learn.
Extrinsic rewards are very important when dealing with employees
who may become unmotivated. Giving bonuses, raises, and other
monetary rewards can become crucial to the success of your
company.
As employees are extrinsically motivated, they may feel a sense of
accomplishment and intrinsic rewards will follow.
8.Have successful communication
Good managers are typically very personable people, and value their
employees. They conduct meetings when there is a problem within
the company, and keep conversations professional
There is nothing more dehumanizing than using technology
inappropriately to approach a problem with an employee. Talking face
to face with employees shows them that they are willing to do
something to fix the problem if it is not resolved. It also shows the
employee that they respect them more than to communicate by text,
email, or instant messaging.
Good leaders give constructive feedback to their employees
Giving good feedback
Helps employee know what they are doing well, so that they can
continue to do so
Helps employee know what their manager expects of them
Helps employee recognize how they can improve their performance
Helps the company overall to have more success
Works Cited
Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (1991). Reframing organizations: Artistry,
choice, and leadership. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Wegmans, N.D
McGregor 1960 pg. 61
John Quincy Adams (quote)
Jim Goodright (quote)