This week’s reading reminded me of Steve Jobs. He was an exuberant individual who possessed a unique vision rarely understood by others. However, he was quite an oppressive and highly critical leader. At times, he would even use profanity to get his point across. In his biography by Isaacson, there are plenty of examples of him not choosing his words properly when communicating with employees. This is my first non-negotiable. Treat everyone with respect--students and colleagues. Choose my words wisely when communicating with people.
Many times individuals do not meet deadlines, and it continues to baffle me. Furthermore, it tends to be the same individuals that consistently miss deadlines. This is my second non-negotiable. Everyone should meet deadlines, and they should communicate their progress. If they cannot make the deadline, then they should submit a written narrative of why they cannot meet the deadline. If this continues, and they do not improve on meeting deadlines then, they will be assigned a coach. The coach will assist the individual in meeting deadlines. The coach may have to teach the individual how to manage time, be proactive, and/or modify his/her schedule.
I believe that communication plays an important role in any organization. Communication may be in various forms and should be constant. When there’s lack of it, the organization suffers. Individuals and leaders may not be aware of important dates and events. Communication needs to be dependable and accurate. At my school, there are employees who do not communicate their absence. We are required to submit a leave of absence form. However, not everyone does it. Consequently, some hear that one did not do it, and as a result others repeat this poor behavior. Also, there have been a few times that teachers have not communicated their absence to their leaders. As a prospective leader, communication is a skill that everyone should have mastered or is working on it. This is my third non-negotiable. Everyone must communicate to their leaders and colleagues when they are absent, have ideas, concerns, questions, or complaints.
Reference
Isaacson, Walter. Steve Jobs. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2011. Print.
Many times individuals do not meet deadlines, and it continues to baffle me. Furthermore, it tends to be the same individuals that consistently miss deadlines. This is my second non-negotiable. Everyone should meet deadlines, and they should communicate their progress. If they cannot make the deadline, then they should submit a written narrative of why they cannot meet the deadline. If this continues, and they do not improve on meeting deadlines then, they will be assigned a coach. The coach will assist the individual in meeting deadlines. The coach may have to teach the individual how to manage time, be proactive, and/or modify his/her schedule.
I believe that communication plays an important role in any organization. Communication may be in various forms and should be constant. When there’s lack of it, the organization suffers. Individuals and leaders may not be aware of important dates and events. Communication needs to be dependable and accurate. At my school, there are employees who do not communicate their absence. We are required to submit a leave of absence form. However, not everyone does it. Consequently, some hear that one did not do it, and as a result others repeat this poor behavior. Also, there have been a few times that teachers have not communicated their absence to their leaders. As a prospective leader, communication is a skill that everyone should have mastered or is working on it. This is my third non-negotiable. Everyone must communicate to their leaders and colleagues when they are absent, have ideas, concerns, questions, or complaints.
Reference
Isaacson, Walter. Steve Jobs. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2011. Print.