Well, here we are.
It's hard to believe, but this is the final blog discussion of our course. This time around, I'd like you to reflect upon the past six weeks. What has your experience been? Did you learn anything? Were you surprised by anything? Was there anything you wished could have been done differently / better?
Also check out what your colleagues are saying - was your experience similar to theirs'? Why or why not?
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
GROUP 2 DISCUSSION 6 (discussion closes June 26th at midnight)
Well, here we are.
It's hard to believe, but this is the final blog discussion of our course. This time around, I'd like you to reflect upon the past six weeks. What has your experience been? Did you learn anything? Were you surprised by anything? Was there anything you wished could have been done differently / better?
Also check out what your colleagues are saying - was your experience similar to theirs'? Why or why not?
It's hard to believe, but this is the final blog discussion of our course. This time around, I'd like you to reflect upon the past six weeks. What has your experience been? Did you learn anything? Were you surprised by anything? Was there anything you wished could have been done differently / better?
Also check out what your colleagues are saying - was your experience similar to theirs'? Why or why not?
Monday, June 13, 2011
GROUP 1 DISCUSSION 5 (discussion closes June 19th at midnight)
For some time I have been very interested in the use of metaphor to describe organizational culture, and I was very pleased to see the topic receive some attention in Chapter 12 ("The Situation").
You are all students of Crandall University - you have had the benefit of years of experience with the institution (albeit in different contexts - part-time, full-time, degree competion, BA, BBA, etc.). Based upon your experiences, suggest a metaphor to describe your perception of the leadership culture at the University. What is the basis for your perception? What do you think of what others have suggested?
You might find page 494 and surrounding pages useful in making your determination. Also, if you need a refresher on what metaphors are, for fun check out this video [if the link doesn't work try http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFgRj-5d5Ac ].
Finally, you might also have a look at this article from Administrative Science Quarterly - it's a bit dated, but I think the application of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale to illuminate organizational leadership practices is pretty cool!
You are all students of Crandall University - you have had the benefit of years of experience with the institution (albeit in different contexts - part-time, full-time, degree competion, BA, BBA, etc.). Based upon your experiences, suggest a metaphor to describe your perception of the leadership culture at the University. What is the basis for your perception? What do you think of what others have suggested?
You might find page 494 and surrounding pages useful in making your determination. Also, if you need a refresher on what metaphors are, for fun check out this video [if the link doesn't work try http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFgRj-5d5Ac ].
Finally, you might also have a look at this article from Administrative Science Quarterly - it's a bit dated, but I think the application of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale to illuminate organizational leadership practices is pretty cool!
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GROUP 2 DISCUSSION 5 (discussion closes June 19th at midnight)
For some time I have been very interested in the use of metaphor to describe organizational culture, and I was very pleased to see the topic receive some attention in Chapter 12 ("The Situation").
You are all students of Crandall University - you have had the benefit of years of experience with the institution (albeit in different contexts - part-time, full-time, degree competion, BA, BBA, etc.). Based upon your experiences, suggest a metaphor to describe your perception of the leadership culture at the University. What is the basis for your perception? What do you think of what others have suggested?
You might find page 494 and surrounding pages useful in making your determination. Also, if you need a refresher on what metaphors are, for fun check out this video [if the link doesn't work try http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFgRj-5d5Ac ].
Finally, you might also have a look at this article from Administrative Science Quarterly - it's a bit dated, but I think the application of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale to illuminate organizational leadership practices is pretty cool!
You are all students of Crandall University - you have had the benefit of years of experience with the institution (albeit in different contexts - part-time, full-time, degree competion, BA, BBA, etc.). Based upon your experiences, suggest a metaphor to describe your perception of the leadership culture at the University. What is the basis for your perception? What do you think of what others have suggested?
You might find page 494 and surrounding pages useful in making your determination. Also, if you need a refresher on what metaphors are, for fun check out this video [if the link doesn't work try http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFgRj-5d5Ac ].
Finally, you might also have a look at this article from Administrative Science Quarterly - it's a bit dated, but I think the application of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale to illuminate organizational leadership practices is pretty cool!
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Monday, June 6, 2011
GROUP 1 DISCUSSION 4 (discussion closes June 12th at midnight)
Now for something a little bit different:
Have a look at the activity "NASA Exercise - Lost on the Moon" (Chapter 10, page 430). I'd like you to complete the exercise, and then list your top five (i.e. most important) choices with an explanation as to why you chose them (keeping in mind the theory discussed in the chapter). Then consider what other group members have concluded. Do you agree with their choices?
I'll chime in later in the week with the "NASA Expert" answers, and we'll see what kind of congruence exists :o)
Have a look at the activity "NASA Exercise - Lost on the Moon" (Chapter 10, page 430). I'd like you to complete the exercise, and then list your top five (i.e. most important) choices with an explanation as to why you chose them (keeping in mind the theory discussed in the chapter). Then consider what other group members have concluded. Do you agree with their choices?
I'll chime in later in the week with the "NASA Expert" answers, and we'll see what kind of congruence exists :o)
GROUP 2 DISCUSSION 4 (discussion closes June 12th at midnight)
Now for something a little bit different:
Have a look at the activity "NASA Exercise - Lost on the Moon" (Chapter 10, page 430). I'd like you to complete the exercise, and then list your top five (i.e. most important) choices with an explanation as to why you chose them (keeping in mind the theory discussed in the chapter). Then consider what other group members have concluded. Do you agree with their choices?
I'll chime in later in the week with the "NASA Expert" answers, and we'll see what kind of congruence exists :o)
Have a look at the activity "NASA Exercise - Lost on the Moon" (Chapter 10, page 430). I'd like you to complete the exercise, and then list your top five (i.e. most important) choices with an explanation as to why you chose them (keeping in mind the theory discussed in the chapter). Then consider what other group members have concluded. Do you agree with their choices?
I'll chime in later in the week with the "NASA Expert" answers, and we'll see what kind of congruence exists :o)
Monday, May 30, 2011
GROUP 2 DISCUSSION 3 (discussion closes June 5th at midnight)
STRESS!!!
One of the sections in Chapter 8 that I enjoy is Effective Stress Management (pp. 299-305). It offers an overarching definition of stress, and makes some interesting prescriptions. Take a moment and watch this video [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rofEtZwGk5A ] from Harvard Business Publishing - it features and interview with Justin Menkes, the author of "Better Under Pressure." In light of your readings, and more importantly, your experiences, what do you think about Menkes' comments?
One of the sections in Chapter 8 that I enjoy is Effective Stress Management (pp. 299-305). It offers an overarching definition of stress, and makes some interesting prescriptions. Take a moment and watch this video [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rofEtZwGk5A ] from Harvard Business Publishing - it features and interview with Justin Menkes, the author of "Better Under Pressure." In light of your readings, and more importantly, your experiences, what do you think about Menkes' comments?
GROUP 1 DISCUSSION 3 (discussion closes June 5th at midnight)
STRESS!!!
One of the sections in Chapter 8 that I enjoy is Effective Stress Management (pp. 299-305). It offers an overarching definition of stress, and makes some interesting prescriptions. Take a moment and watch this video [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rofEtZwGk5A ] from Harvard Business Publishing - it features and interview with Justin Menkes, the author of "Better Under Pressure." In light of your readings, and more importantly, your experiences, what do you think about Menkes' comments?
One of the sections in Chapter 8 that I enjoy is Effective Stress Management (pp. 299-305). It offers an overarching definition of stress, and makes some interesting prescriptions. Take a moment and watch this video [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rofEtZwGk5A ] from Harvard Business Publishing - it features and interview with Justin Menkes, the author of "Better Under Pressure." In light of your readings, and more importantly, your experiences, what do you think about Menkes' comments?
Sunday, May 22, 2011
GROUP 2 DISCUSSION 2 (discussion closes May 29th at midnight)
Ethics... everyone seems to think they're important, but no one seems to agree on "where to draw the line."
Over the course of the last week we've had opportunity to observe the arrest and arraignment of Dominique Strauss-Kahn - the now former head of the International Monetary Fund - on charges of sexual assault. As MacLean's magazine discussed Friday at http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/20/an-open-secret/ Strauss-Kahn's "predilections" have been know for some time. Notwithstanding the present accusation against him, should his moral character have had an impact on his rise to leadership of one of the most important financial organizations on the planet? Should a leader's "private life" have anything to do with his or her leadership?
Over the course of the last week we've had opportunity to observe the arrest and arraignment of Dominique Strauss-Kahn - the now former head of the International Monetary Fund - on charges of sexual assault. As MacLean's magazine discussed Friday at http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/20/an-open-secret/ Strauss-Kahn's "predilections" have been know for some time. Notwithstanding the present accusation against him, should his moral character have had an impact on his rise to leadership of one of the most important financial organizations on the planet? Should a leader's "private life" have anything to do with his or her leadership?
GROUP 1 DISCUSSION 2 (discussion closes May 29th at midnight)
Ethics... everyone seems to think they're important, but no one seems to agree on "where to draw the line."
Over the course of the last week we've had opportunity to observe the arrest and arraignment of Dominique Strauss-Kahn - the now former head of the International Monetary Fund - on charges of sexual assault. As MacLean's magazine discussed Friday at http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/20/an-open-secret/ Strauss-Kahn's "predilections" have been know for some time. Notwithstanding the present accusation against him, should his moral character have had an impact on his rise to leadership of one of the most important financial organizations on the planet? Should a leader's "private life" have anything to do with his or her leadership?
Over the course of the last week we've had opportunity to observe the arrest and arraignment of Dominique Strauss-Kahn - the now former head of the International Monetary Fund - on charges of sexual assault. As MacLean's magazine discussed Friday at http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/20/an-open-secret/ Strauss-Kahn's "predilections" have been know for some time. Notwithstanding the present accusation against him, should his moral character have had an impact on his rise to leadership of one of the most important financial organizations on the planet? Should a leader's "private life" have anything to do with his or her leadership?
Sunday, May 15, 2011
GROUP 2 DISCUSSION 1 (discussion closes May 22nd at midnight)
Let me go out on a limb here... using the role of professor as a specific instance of leadership, discuss how a professor’s perceptual set, expectations of students, and attributions may affect student motivation and performance. Do you think some professors could become more effective by becoming more aware of these processes? Would that be true for leaders in general?
GROUP 1 DISCUSSION 1 (discussion closes May 22nd at midnight)
Let me go out on a limb here... using the role of professor as a specific instance of leadership, discuss how a professor’s perceptual set, expectations of students, and attributions may affect student motivation and performance. Do you think some professors could become more effective by becoming more aware of these processes? Would that be true for leaders in general?
Group Discussion Number One
Hi Everyone...
Welcome to the first group discussion. I've taken the liberty of dividing the class into two groups - please take note of the group to which you have been assigned and then post within that conversation.
GROUP 1: Melanie, Shari, Megan, Barb, Aaron, Pingping
GROUP 2: Jackie, Cathy, Kemoy, Heather, Alex, Tommy
Your topic will be reflected in the next post. Remember to chime in at least three times and to seek to couch your comments in sound leadership theory. Also, remember that quality is more important than quantity.
Enjoy!
Robert.
Welcome to the first group discussion. I've taken the liberty of dividing the class into two groups - please take note of the group to which you have been assigned and then post within that conversation.
GROUP 1: Melanie, Shari, Megan, Barb, Aaron, Pingping
GROUP 2: Jackie, Cathy, Kemoy, Heather, Alex, Tommy
Your topic will be reflected in the next post. Remember to chime in at least three times and to seek to couch your comments in sound leadership theory. Also, remember that quality is more important than quantity.
Enjoy!
Robert.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Welcome!
Hi there... welcome to the BU3753 Leadership blog.
The Leadership blog is the forum via which we'll discuss topics pertinent to our class, and hopefully stimulate some interesting and stimulating conversation. Each week you'll find a new topic here, and you're encouraged to log in at least three times weekly to speak your mind.
As for this week, the assignment is easy. Simply respond to this post by telling the rest of the class three things:
(a) Your name
(b) Something about yourself (where do you work? what do you do? how long have you been a student? what are you studying? what are your future plans? anything else?)
(c) Your reasons for taking BU3753 and what you would like to get out of the experience.
Thanks all - chat soon!
Robert.
The Leadership blog is the forum via which we'll discuss topics pertinent to our class, and hopefully stimulate some interesting and stimulating conversation. Each week you'll find a new topic here, and you're encouraged to log in at least three times weekly to speak your mind.
As for this week, the assignment is easy. Simply respond to this post by telling the rest of the class three things:
(a) Your name
(b) Something about yourself (where do you work? what do you do? how long have you been a student? what are you studying? what are your future plans? anything else?)
(c) Your reasons for taking BU3753 and what you would like to get out of the experience.
Thanks all - chat soon!
Robert.
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