Things to consider when you are in a technology leadership or management position when it comes to mentoring. What is the sort of mentor that you need? What is the sort of mentor that you may need to be?
I am sure you are aware the never before in the history of the work place has the concept of team work been more crucial to the operations of successful organizations. We are seeing unprecedented economic pressure, global competition, and a constant stream of negative news that we are all barely holding on. It reminds me of a story I heard where a gentleman was hiking ….tell joke. I know we all wonder is someone else up there and many of us are like the hiker barely holding on. Well today we are going to talk about why the number one reason teams are successful, we will discuss knowing your team, the 4C’s of ever successful team, a few attributes that all team must have, and finally some general tips to motivate and reward you team or organization.
I am sure you are aware the never before in the history of the work place has the concept of team work been more crucial to the operations of successful organizations. We are seeing unprecedented economic pressure, global competition, and a constant stream of negative news that we are all barely holding on. It reminds me of a story I heard where a gentleman was hiking ….tell joke. I know we all wonder is someone else up there and many of us are like the hiker barely holding on. Well today we are going to talk about why the number one reason teams are successful, we will discuss knowing your team, the 4C’s of ever successful team, a few attributes that all team must have, and finally some general tips to motivate and reward you team or organization.
This session includes:
• Reflecting on Yesterday by mapping your career to determine satisfaction level triggers,
• Assessing Today by prioritizing your interests and evaluating your personal values; and
• Planning for Tomorrow by building a career compass to guide future career decisions and prepare you for future career conversations with your manager, mentor or coach.
Being a mentor is a big responsibility and people should invest time in choosing the right mentor for their personality. This presentation list 4 types of mentors and the value that they present to mentees.
Clara Operating Principles (pre-team-feedback) 2017.06Michael Akilian
This was our initial presentation to the team of a proposed set of operating principles. The goal of this presentation was to gather feedback so we could iterate and finalize the principles.
'Career paths and networking' - Jeremy Clarke from Sue Hill Recruitment conducted this workshop at the CDG National Conference in Birmingham on 18 July 2012
Ken Blanchard: How to be Successful as an EntrepreneurOM3283
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
Presilience is an optimal “state of being” which results in the ability to thrive and flourish in times of challenge, change and uncertainty through raising your Resilience, harnessing your Brilliance and cultivating your Presence.
Created for company team training on DiSC Personality Profiles. I took basic talking points and tried to make them visually interesting, personifying each of the four types with an animal and primary color scheme.
Introduces the famous DiSC profile and gives basic information about interpreting the results. Please read the copyright information. I really appreciate you acknowledging The Business Center as the source for the material. If you need DiSC profiles, please contact us to order them at bizcenter.com .
This session includes:
• Reflecting on Yesterday by mapping your career to determine satisfaction level triggers,
• Assessing Today by prioritizing your interests and evaluating your personal values; and
• Planning for Tomorrow by building a career compass to guide future career decisions and prepare you for future career conversations with your manager, mentor or coach.
Being a mentor is a big responsibility and people should invest time in choosing the right mentor for their personality. This presentation list 4 types of mentors and the value that they present to mentees.
Clara Operating Principles (pre-team-feedback) 2017.06Michael Akilian
This was our initial presentation to the team of a proposed set of operating principles. The goal of this presentation was to gather feedback so we could iterate and finalize the principles.
'Career paths and networking' - Jeremy Clarke from Sue Hill Recruitment conducted this workshop at the CDG National Conference in Birmingham on 18 July 2012
Ken Blanchard: How to be Successful as an EntrepreneurOM3283
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
Presilience is an optimal “state of being” which results in the ability to thrive and flourish in times of challenge, change and uncertainty through raising your Resilience, harnessing your Brilliance and cultivating your Presence.
Created for company team training on DiSC Personality Profiles. I took basic talking points and tried to make them visually interesting, personifying each of the four types with an animal and primary color scheme.
Introduces the famous DiSC profile and gives basic information about interpreting the results. Please read the copyright information. I really appreciate you acknowledging The Business Center as the source for the material. If you need DiSC profiles, please contact us to order them at bizcenter.com .
Cracking the Transformational Leadership CodeWorkforce Group
There’s more to leadership than having a notable title and being in charge of a team. You might have the authority to manage other people, but if you’re an unsuccessful leader, you won’t be able to guide and inspire your employees to accomplish their goals.
Leadership cannot be limited to just one fixed definition. Different individuals from various organisations around the world understand and apply their leadership qualities in a myriad of ways.
However, most of them may agree that leadership is not synonymous with designation titles, that it requires some form of social influence, and it’s more than just effective management skills.
In today’s complex, ever-changing environment, leaders with integrity, vision and commitment offer timeless assets to any organisation. But today, the best leaders also lead through influence, make decisions quickly and stay on top of the big picture.
These are transformational leaders—the kind of leaders that have a high level of awareness of the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership.
In this deck, you will learn;
1. What stands you out as a transformational leader
2. The tools and techniques for developing and refining your leadership skills.
3. The distinct difference between some leadership styles
4. The components of transformational leadership.
Leadership Lesson for the Aspiring LeaderLucas Group
You think you’re ready to be the boss. But are you ready to lead? When aiming for the top, it’s crucial to learn how to develop leadership skills. You may be great at your job, however managing people so that they can succeed too is vastly different than just aptitude. Here are the lessons I live by to not only build, but also for how to improve leadership skills.
Transformational leadership is a leadership style in which leaders encourage, inspire and motivate employees to innovate and create change that will help grow and shape the future success of the company.
The Team Member and Guest Experience - Lead and Take Care of your restaurant team. They are the people closest to and delivering Hospitality to your paying Guests!
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Artificial intelligence (AI) offers new opportunities to radically reinvent the way we do business. This study explores how CEOs and top decision makers around the world are responding to the transformative potential of AI.
The case study discusses the potential of drone delivery and the challenges that need to be addressed before it becomes widespread.
Key takeaways:
Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
Oprah Winfrey: A Leader in Media, Philanthropy, and Empowerment | CIO Women M...CIOWomenMagazine
This person is none other than Oprah Winfrey, a highly influential figure whose impact extends beyond television. This article will delve into the remarkable life and lasting legacy of Oprah. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance, compassion, and firm determination.
Senior Project and Engineering Leader Jim Smith.pdfJim Smith
I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
Jim Smith
678-993-7195
jimsmith30024@gmail.com
5. A person who willingly invests their time listening and
dispensing advice and ideas for the purpose of helping
someone improve themselves and their performance.
7. A person who willingly asks for, receives, and acts on
advice and ideas for the purpose of improving
themselves and their performance.
8. Competitive Advantage
* Your job is to mentor for the mentored’s
competitive advantage
* Your desire as someone being mentored is
to increase your own competitive advantage
* Reference: Andy Grove’s High Output Management
10. Times are a changin’
The mentor you need has changed.
(The mentor you need to be has not.)
11. It doesn’t matter if you’ve gone from
senior developer to team lead, or team
lead to development manager or
development manager to functional
manager or department manager,
you’re now rarer than you were before.
12. Finding a mentor
Previous mentors?
Background?
Number?
Where?
Are they any good?
A boss?
13. Evaluate a mentor
Evaluate mentors based on
the advice they have for a
person that is not you.
14. Now, the people you are
mentoring are usually in a
completely different situation
15. Be a mentor
Your limitations
Your values
Adding value
Discover their path
Outgrowing
16. Biases
* Watch out!
* Search Google for “Cognitive Bias”