chapter 23 succeeding in an organization. human behavior in organizations, 2 nd edition rodney...

Chapter 23Succeeding in an

Organization

Human Behavior in Organizations, 2nd EditionRodney Vandeveer and Michael Menefee

© 2010 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458.

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Learning Outcomes: Succeeding in an Organization

Outline the five points on which success is largely determined.

Discuss the West Point Way of Leadership.

Identify the two types of human failure.

Recite the seven principles serving as guideposts for successful leaders.




Succeeding in an Organization Success is largely the

combination and interaction of the following: Preparation Selection and adaptation Motivation and stimulation Leadership Reference points




Preparing for Success Formal education Interviewing Be a team player What else might you add?




Selection and Adaptation Observe the physical surroundings of

the organization. Learn and build your network. Everyone has a choice and one of the

best opportunities to exercise that choice occurs when searching for the right professional fit.

One’s attitude toward others and your strengths and weaknesses are one’s guideposts.




Motivation and Stimulation Be visible. Become involved. Provide encouragement and

reinforcement. Be unique and different, but

not to a fault.




Leadership The West Point Way of

Leadership: Care more than others think is

wise. Risk more than others think is

safe. Dream more than others think is

practical. Expect more than others think is

possible.




Reference Points Failure occurs when someone

does not accomplish an assigned task.

Know the “Magnificent Seven” for successful leaders.

Understand the New Discipline.




Summary Everyone wants to be successful.

Success requires a lot of work. Work is enhanced through: preparation. selection and adaptation. self motivation. discipline and stimulation. showing leadership.




Summary There are two types of failure:

ability failure. motivational failure.

Know the difference and take appropriate action to correct to ensure success.




Quote: Winston Churchill To every man (woman) there

comes in his lifetime that special moment when he is figuratively taped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to him and fitted to his talent. What a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for the work which would be his finest hour.




From the HeartThank you for allowing me and my staff to

be a part of your education, career and personal development.

We wish you the very best in your future endeavors and challenge you to live your dreams and to dream big.

Thank you. . . .

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