Welcome to theHR Liaison

Network MeetingApril 14, 2015

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

Marvin Pyles -- Associate Vice President of Human Resources and CHRO

Michael Preston

LESSONS LEARNED IN LEADING UP!

• Downward leadership and upward leadership are needed in balance to be effective.

• Neither can work alone. • In order for organizational leadership to

be effective leadership needs to occur at every level of an organization and every member of the org needs to be led from time to time.

THE GENERAL UNDERSTANDING

So,what does it

mean to Lead Up?

BEGINNING QUESTION

1. Building your supervisor’s confidence in you requires you have confidence in your supervisors.

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

2. The vital bond between you and your boss cannot form without open and honest communication.

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

3. Persistence often pays, but you have to accept that sometimes you will win, but mostly you will lose or be told no. (like, 90% of the time)

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

4. Take advantage of any opportunity to transcend the org chart and meet or present to the big bosses. This will help you build the confidence you can handle anything.

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

4a. IMPORTANT CAVEAT TO RULE FOUR – DO NOT SHOW UP YOUR BOSS!!!!

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

5. If you are not sure what your boss wants, then ask for directions!

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

6. If you have more than one boss then it is important to treat each one as an individual. Do not place one job in order of importance.

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

7. Sometimes we have mean bosses and vengeful messages. It is then our job to insulate co-workers and to manage the message when possible.

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

8. In times of uncertainty make your voice heard with clarity. A time of reorganization or reform is a great chance to shine!

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

9. Leading up is a two way street. In order for you to lead up you must encourage your staff to do the same. Thus you must learn to be lead.

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

10. Over time confidence and innovation will wane and you will reach a plateau. That is a time to find new challenges to freshen the pot!

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

11. Never forget those people who allow you to lead up. A solid staff instills confidence from higher ups.

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

12. Stay in tune to what your staff is saying to you. Many times they understand the current trends on campus better than you do.

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

13. Make sure your co-workers understand your strategy. If you want support from them then they need to understand your perspective.

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14. Every organization has an ebb and flow and talented people at all levels. Leading up also means leading across and letting others lead from time to time.

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

15. Finally! Stop doing these career killing things . . . The quick 20 ways to make sure people don’t like you.

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

WINNING TOO MUCH

ADDING TOO MUCH VALUE

PASSING JUDGMENT

MAKING DESTRUCTIVE COMMENTS

BEING A NO, BUT, HOWEVER KNOW IT ALL

TELLING THE WORLD HOW SMART WE ARE

SPEAKING WHEN ANGRY

NEGATIVITY

WITHHOLDING INFORMATION

FAILING TO GIVE PROPER RECOGNITION

CLAIMING UNDESERVED CREDIT

MAKING EXCUSES

CLINGING TO THE PAST

PLAYING FAVORITES

REFUSING TO EXPRESS REGRET

NOT LISTENING

FAILING TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE

PUNISHING THE MESSENGER

PASSING THE BUCK

NEED TO BE ME!

Thanks for your time!

THE RULES OF LEADING UP

Visit these Information Tables Gabor & Voya Insurance – Pat Tierney

UCF Continuing Education – Maria CherjovskyEAP Employee Assistance Program – Karen Averill

CFE Federal Credit Union – Valerie MossPegasus Perks Employee DiscountsUCF Staff Council – Joanne McCully

Back to College Program – SueAnn Mann Liberty Mutual Insurance – Deborah Kesecker

Dismissal to Break-Out Sessions

Brand U: A Talk on Personal Branding and Trust Sand Key Room 220

Personnel Files/Public Records

Garden Key Room 221

What Constitutes Scholarship Payments or Wages and The Difference Between Independent Contractors and Employees

Cedar Key Room 223

Rays of Light: Bringing Sunshine into the WorkplaceEgmont Key Room 224

CLOSING REMARKS & HR UPDATES

Marvin Pyles -- Associate Vice President of Human Resources and CHRO

HR Announcements

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

Gabor Call for Nominations• May 8, 2015 due date• http://

hr.ucf.edu/files/GABOR-Nomination-and-Criteria-form.pdf

• A&P • One year at UCF and in good standing

Annual Employee Awards Program

October 15, 2015

3 p.m.

Pegasus Ballroom

Employee Development

Any Questions?

Special Thanks

• Thanks to our Supporters

UCF Athletics

Barnes & Noble Book Store

Rosen College of Hospitality

Diversity Initiatives

UCF Victim Services

Future HR Liaison Network Meetings July 14th 2:00 – to 4:00 p.m. Morgridge International Reading Center

October 12th 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cape Florida 316ABCD, Student Union

Raffles & Prizes