I really like the idea that successful
managers or individuals communicate objectives clearly, at the very least to
the point of recognition by those on the receiving end. I have been in numerous
settings and received many tasks without actually understanding what was
expected one me. It is the responsibility of those in a leadership position to
look at the current trends, the larger picture, interpret future change and
then communicate it efficiently enough for the individuals being led to work
out the details in a manner that is acceptable. Breaking down management
functions into four categories (planning, organizing, monitoring, leading)
clearly defines the tools to be efficient and effective managers. I consider the
most successful leaders to be those who can decipher a situation and
communicate appropriately to the individual(s) a set of steps to achieve the
goals. Just as mentioned in Chapter 1, understanding cultural backgrounds and
communicating through language barriers can be difficult. I have experienced
this in my life while serving a mission in Florida speaking Spanish to
individuals living there. It is one thing to understand the language, which is
difficult to begin with, but to understand the ethnic cues that are associated
with their specific culture. Throughout
the chapter there is numerous examples of characteristics and qualities that
make for a better overall leader or manager. Though it would be difficult to
encompass all of them immediately, it would be beneficial to evaluate myself
and determine those that I can most progress upon.
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