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)
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