Last night we covered chapters 6-11. Let me start off by saying I've now read 3 1/2 textbooks cover to cover. Pretty impressive for someone who generally despises reading if it doesn't involve sports. Or dogs. Anyhow.
We had to do some exercises on rating our employer. Since I am rather new at my current job, I try to rate them and my previous. It's interesting to see what I think are the differences between the two.
We also covered what it means to be a good leader and the different styles of leadership. Using some more exercises, I fall into a more people-oriented than task-oriented leader. Hopefully, my direct reports will feel the same way about me.
Chapters 12-17 for next week.
Till then!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Week #2
Hello all,
I know, you're impressed that I'm posting only one day after class, what can I say?
We had 2 people in class last night that weren't there in week 1. So we began class by reviewing last week for those two.
We then covered Chapters 2-5, discussing different leadership qualities, styles, and situations. I find we're getting a bit more in depth with discussions as we move along in the program. Andy always does a good job of keeping the mood light though, which I appreciate.
We have some more papers for this class and also a group power point on a leader of our choice covering the qualities of said leader, characteristics of the followers, and an overview of the situation. There is 5 people in my group, and we're doing Martin Luther King, Jr. Should be fun.
I also talked to Andy last night about moving on for my bachelor's after LTC, and he really suggests Silver Lake in Mantiowoc. They run their classes pretty similar to Andy from what he tells me, so I'll have to start looking in to it.
Anywho, hope this finds you all well.
Jon
I know, you're impressed that I'm posting only one day after class, what can I say?
We had 2 people in class last night that weren't there in week 1. So we began class by reviewing last week for those two.
We then covered Chapters 2-5, discussing different leadership qualities, styles, and situations. I find we're getting a bit more in depth with discussions as we move along in the program. Andy always does a good job of keeping the mood light though, which I appreciate.
We have some more papers for this class and also a group power point on a leader of our choice covering the qualities of said leader, characteristics of the followers, and an overview of the situation. There is 5 people in my group, and we're doing Martin Luther King, Jr. Should be fun.
I also talked to Andy last night about moving on for my bachelor's after LTC, and he really suggests Silver Lake in Mantiowoc. They run their classes pretty similar to Andy from what he tells me, so I'll have to start looking in to it.
Anywho, hope this finds you all well.
Jon
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Back to work!
Well, I'm still not totally back in the swing of things as evidenced by the fact it's taken me a week to post about our first class back.
The two weeks off went by way too fast.
Anyway, my new class is Leadership Developement. Andy is once again teaching this class. Last week, we went over the class, what we'll cover, and what to expect. Chapters 1-5 were assigned for tonight, and I finished them this morning.
We also got our grades from the previous course. Out of 1,000 points, I got 977. For those of you who lack in the math arena, thats 97.7%. That's right, an A. Hopefully more of those to come in semester #2.
On a side note, my family has started a biggest loser competition which I entered. I figure I could stand to lose 30-40 pounds which would put me in the 16% range for total percentage lost.
Since my brothers tip the scales just south of 3 bills, I'll need some help to win this thing. But seriously, good luck to all of you who entered, and let's get healthy!
Till next time.
Jon
The two weeks off went by way too fast.
Anyway, my new class is Leadership Developement. Andy is once again teaching this class. Last week, we went over the class, what we'll cover, and what to expect. Chapters 1-5 were assigned for tonight, and I finished them this morning.
We also got our grades from the previous course. Out of 1,000 points, I got 977. For those of you who lack in the math arena, thats 97.7%. That's right, an A. Hopefully more of those to come in semester #2.
On a side note, my family has started a biggest loser competition which I entered. I figure I could stand to lose 30-40 pounds which would put me in the 16% range for total percentage lost.
Since my brothers tip the scales just south of 3 bills, I'll need some help to win this thing. But seriously, good luck to all of you who entered, and let's get healthy!
Till next time.
Jon
Monday, December 22, 2008
Snow, more snow, and more snow, last class, and Christmas break.
Hello,
Sorry for the delay since my last post but our Dec. 9th class was cancelled due to a snow storm and I haven't had a chance to post since our Dec. 16th class due to the fact that I've been removing snow or going to work pretty much every day this past week. I hate winter.
Anyway, we did wrap up our Supervision class last Tuesday with the final chapters and powerpoint presentations on process improvement ideas. Our team got a 95% on our presentation, although Andy did say he would start docking us for "um's" in our next presentation. I don't even realize I do it while I'm talking but I'll take his word for it. I'll get my final grade for the course early this week, I'll keep you updated.
I would also like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. May we all remember the true meaning of Christmas, the day God sent his Son to earth to save us.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!
Jon
Sorry for the delay since my last post but our Dec. 9th class was cancelled due to a snow storm and I haven't had a chance to post since our Dec. 16th class due to the fact that I've been removing snow or going to work pretty much every day this past week. I hate winter.
Anyway, we did wrap up our Supervision class last Tuesday with the final chapters and powerpoint presentations on process improvement ideas. Our team got a 95% on our presentation, although Andy did say he would start docking us for "um's" in our next presentation. I don't even realize I do it while I'm talking but I'll take his word for it. I'll get my final grade for the course early this week, I'll keep you updated.
I would also like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. May we all remember the true meaning of Christmas, the day God sent his Son to earth to save us.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!
Jon
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Where will my journey take me after LTC
Hello all,
During a recent conversation with my new boss, he stated how marketable I will be when I'm done with school and can use that with the experience I'll have gained being a supervisor in applying for jobs.
I was stunned that he expects me to look elsewhere eventually. To be honest with you, I hadn't thought of it like that at all. I was so appreciative that he gave me a chance, I guess I planned on being there for awhile.
Then last night, I got the chance to talk with Andy about furthering my education (should I decide to do so) after I get my associates.
He highly recommends Silver Lake College in Manitowoc. I value his opinion so much already, it's immediately in my top 3.
It's a little further away than I'd like but oh well. It seems like there is so much ahead of me, I'm excited for the coming years.
We covered 4 more chapters last night, the last one being on unions. It was very interesting for me as I now deal with the teamsters on a daily basis. We just did a brief overview, as we cover it in depth in a later class.
Hope this finds you all well.
Take it easy.
During a recent conversation with my new boss, he stated how marketable I will be when I'm done with school and can use that with the experience I'll have gained being a supervisor in applying for jobs.
I was stunned that he expects me to look elsewhere eventually. To be honest with you, I hadn't thought of it like that at all. I was so appreciative that he gave me a chance, I guess I planned on being there for awhile.
Then last night, I got the chance to talk with Andy about furthering my education (should I decide to do so) after I get my associates.
He highly recommends Silver Lake College in Manitowoc. I value his opinion so much already, it's immediately in my top 3.
It's a little further away than I'd like but oh well. It seems like there is so much ahead of me, I'm excited for the coming years.
We covered 4 more chapters last night, the last one being on unions. It was very interesting for me as I now deal with the teamsters on a daily basis. We just did a brief overview, as we cover it in depth in a later class.
Hope this finds you all well.
Take it easy.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Equal Opportunity and the True Meaning
This week we covered things like staffing, counselling, and equal opportunity employment. Just brief overviews as we cover them more specifically in some of the other classes.
There sure are alot of laws as to who you can hire/fire and how it's handled.
It seems to me that our contract with the union supersedes alot of the things that other companies face.
I don't know how all of you feel about unions but it sure seems to me the last thing on their mind is how to help EVERYONE!
Oh well.
Also, I posted earlier about Andy having us envision our graduation day. Well, this past Sunday, Pastor asked us to envision the day that God comes to take us home.
A good reminder that none of the things that seem so pressing on earth don't really matter.
I look forward to the day when I can be with God and all loved ones that have left this earth.
What a wonderful day that will be.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Till next time!
There sure are alot of laws as to who you can hire/fire and how it's handled.
It seems to me that our contract with the union supersedes alot of the things that other companies face.
I don't know how all of you feel about unions but it sure seems to me the last thing on their mind is how to help EVERYONE!
Oh well.
Also, I posted earlier about Andy having us envision our graduation day. Well, this past Sunday, Pastor asked us to envision the day that God comes to take us home.
A good reminder that none of the things that seem so pressing on earth don't really matter.
I look forward to the day when I can be with God and all loved ones that have left this earth.
What a wonderful day that will be.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Till next time!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Week Three
Me again,
This week we talked about organization, time management, and planning.
We talked about all the things that a supervisor must do, and the need for delegating when appropriate.
Also got our team formed for our powerpoint presentation on process improvement for the last week of class. Should be fun.
This was also my first week on my new schedule. So I had to work during the Packer game, but I had Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday off. It was great being able to take the kids to school and pick them up. McKenna has off of school on Wednesday so we spent the day together. It was alot of fun.
Anyway, I have to be in to work at 1 so I'll be going now.
Happy hunting and talk to you next week.
This week we talked about organization, time management, and planning.
We talked about all the things that a supervisor must do, and the need for delegating when appropriate.
Also got our team formed for our powerpoint presentation on process improvement for the last week of class. Should be fun.
This was also my first week on my new schedule. So I had to work during the Packer game, but I had Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday off. It was great being able to take the kids to school and pick them up. McKenna has off of school on Wednesday so we spent the day together. It was alot of fun.
Anyway, I have to be in to work at 1 so I'll be going now.
Happy hunting and talk to you next week.
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