Management Reflection

making Practice-Based Learning work Reflection on PRACTICE A resource commissioned by the Making Practice Based Learning Work project, an educational development project funded through FDTL Phase 4 Project Number 174/02 and produced by staff from the University of Ulster. www.practicebasedlearning.org Author Patricia McClure School of Health Sciences, University of Ulster www.practicebasedlearning.org contents Reflection on Practice 02

Thank you for your informative response. You stated “As a manager your roles consist of taking lead and helping out others in the department you manage.” I agree with your statement. A manager should have a basic understanding of the corporation and be able to assist in multiple areas of the business. The organization should make sure managers know at least the basics about each area of the business.

I started my job as an SI (Supplemental Instructions) Leader in fall 2015 teaching Calculus I. I wanted to be an SI Leader because many people have previously told me that I am a very good teacher and I wanted to give back to the program that helped me be successful and still continues to do so. When I first arrived at Texas Tech, I attending SI sessions because I realized that I needed extra help. SI sessions are 90 minute sessions that a leader holds twice a week every week. The purpose of these sessions is to present different study skills while reinforcing material that the professor teaches. To become a leader in a subject, I needed an A in that course. However, due to the lack of math SI Leaders, they were willing to give me a chance

Managers are responsible for being a manger and a leader all rolled up into one, but it takes an effective leader to carry out the roles. A leader has to

The Accounting for Management Decision Making class has provided several concepts that have improved my ability to make decisions for my organization, a large hospital. I now have an understanding of methods to determine if a capital project is possible such as discounted cash flow, net present value, accounting rate of return, payback and internal rate of return. This course also helped me increase my knowledge of strategic planning, forecasting and budgeting. Additionally, I learned to calculate standard versus actual costs as well as opportunity cost.

“It is unequivocally clear that leaders are not like other people” (Kirkpatrick and Locke, 1991, as cited in Northouse, P. G., 2016, p.22). I have always thought that I was not like other people; I see the world through a different lens. This difference, which sets me apart from my peers, has sometimes restrained my progress; however, after studying my differences and seeing them as strengths, I can now focus on these strengths that make me a unique, passionate, progressive leader. In reflecting on my leadership skills, I will analyze the results of the leadership questionnaires, as presented in Peter Northouse’s book, Leadership:Theory and practice (7th ed.), connect those result strengths with the

Reflective learning is important as it allows one to realize their strengths and weaknesses, develop self-awareness, understand how you learn, and plan your own development (University of Kent, 2012). According to Barbour (2013), “reflective practice is the cyclic process of internally examining and exploring an issue of concern, triggered by an experience, which creates and clarifies meaning in terms of self, existing knowledge, and experience; resulting in a changed conceptual perceptive and practice” (p. 7). This allows us to better understand ourselves so that we can grow and develop. There are ten complexity principles that help leaders thrive in the environment of chaos and complexity. Moreover, leaders need to qualities of courage and will to be effective. There are several leadership assessment surveys that one can take to learn more about themselves in order to understand areas of strengths and areas where growth is needed.

In Wes Moore’s, The Work, an inspirational journey is told influencing society to discover their path to purpose by not only living a prosperous life, but how to live a meaningful one. In addition to sharing his profound measures taken through risk-taking, courage and service as a way to learn his life’s worth, Moore shares the story of family members and entrepreneurs acts of humanitarianism that contributed to this as well. Leaving his mark on the world, Moore successfully delivers a moral lesson: mankind is inevitably intertwined and weaving valuable teachings from all walks of life creates an individual’s path to triumph. Nonetheless, living a life of meaning involves existing for more than oneself, creating freedom to pursue happiness, success and truly live. Prior to reading The Work, I read Moore’s first book, The Other Wes Moore, of in which I consider an intriguing follow up of the first. In addition to attending Dr. Skye Paine’s lecture on one of the key concepts of The Work, passion, meeting and conversing with Moore at the diversity conference simply solidified and confirmed my ideologies of him. His humbly vibrant, inquisitive and welcoming character made both his story and persona open, illuminating and pertinent. In reading The Work, and agreeing with his creeds I did not gain a new understanding, but reassurance of my understanding.

Management and Leadership are two different skill sets and positions, however, it is believed by some organizations that they go hand in hand. I believe that management is a learned concept that is taught in schools. Universities and colleges offer degrees in Management and/or Leadership. Authentic leadership is not actually taught but can be learned as a practical skill through being coached and mentored by a true effective leader. Leadership skills are gained by completing research, gaining ideas to inspire and help others achieve new skills to move into a better position or advanced career. Achieving new leadership skills is always a work in progress. In my IMG 233 class I learned that Management is the formal influence of the organization. Managers develop strategic goals, establish performance control mechanisms, and communicate instructions and information to ensure probability and production to meet the overall demands. Leaders are the heart of the organization and their role is to informally influence and inspire employees while creating visions and direction and at the same time building strong team relationships. An effective and dynamic leader empowers their team with the knowledge to be innovative and generate new ideas to increase productivity and performance.

On Thursday, March 30, 2017, I, Cheyenne Adrian Ritter, received a counseling chit from DC1 Brooks. I would like to respectfully make a couple of comments. On Wednesday, March 29, 2017, DC1 Brooks came to CSER3 and asked if I was in the space. My guys told him I was working on the training jackets for CM division’s DITS. He came over to me to tell me that CICO was looking for me to do a spot check. He did not inform me that any training was being held that same day and he knew I was helping my division with DITS. ER09 has never done weekly training during the five months that I have been DCPO until now.

class has had very diverse topics and of great interest to the students who help to increase the knowledge on the management of operations. Topics such as inventories, classification of industries, use of technology in manufacturing companies, among others represent an essential part of the work of an accountant. This course has taught me that the job of managers is not just sitting in the office as many people think, but understanding that they have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders. In addition, I have learned a branch of the business that is beyond the accountant's office because it is directly linked to the operations of a company and the management area. At present and with a market so competitive in the search for jobs, to know not only my concentration, which is accounting, but also expand in other areas makes it easier to get a job.

Management is the organization and coordination of a business’s activities in order to achieve the defined goals (“Management”). The person who is in charge of the management of a business is called a manager, and a manager’s job is to “directly supervise, support, and help activate work efforts to achieve the performance goals of individuals, teams, or even an organization as a whole” (Schermerhorn, 2014, Takeaway 1.1, para. 3). To someone who is not knowledgeable in the field, managers seem to have an easy job. In reality, how a manager do their job can affect the people working under them and also the company on a larger scale. Some people are born with great management skills and they are able to do the job naturally. But management

As an educational leader, I have encountered several new and existing school policies. I never thought deeply about the various processes and the stakeholders involved in policy formulation and implementation. This semester I am engaged in the course Managing Educational Policy as School Leaders (EDLM 6005). This is Semester III, 2016/2017. My course coordinator is Dr. Timar Stephenson. Dr Stephenson was my course coordinator once before and was very helpful whenever I needed clarification or when I had a difficulty. I am thrilled to embrace the new ideas and learning opportunities embedded in this course since it teaches issues which I experience at work. Dr Stephenson, during his introduction reminded his entire class that success in this course would only be realized through hard work, dedication, and commitment. Therefore, it is imperative that I have the right attitude as I navigate this course. The course involves seven weeks of intense work. I am pleased to have a wonderful group facilitator by the name of Rhonda Joseph who has already given us a BBC to explain the requirements of the course and our first two modules.

Another reason for studying management is the reality that for most of you, once you graduate from college and being you career, you will either manage or be managed. For those who plan on management careers, an understanding of the management process forms the foundation upon which to build your management skills. For those of you who don\ 't see yourself in a management position, you are still likely to have work with managers. Assuming that you will have to work for a living and recognizing that you are verylikely to work in an organization, you shall probably have some managerial responsibilities even if you are not a manager. Our experience tells us that you can gain a great deal of insight into the way your boss behaves and the internal workings of organizations by studying management. Our point is that you don\ 't have to aspire to be a manager to gain something valuable from a course in management.

Job - a man whose name is synonymous with “trials”. No doubt about it, Job suffered unimaginable loss, heartache, and anguish. In the first chapter alone, we see him lose his property, his livelihood, and worse, all of his children. Just one of those losses alone would be a trial in-of-itself, but Job lost everything in a single day!