Profession Essay Examples

Conflict happens when there are dissimilarities in opinions, values or goals in deciding or resolving a matter where each party would want the best outcome. This situation is common when there are a group of people deciding on a matter or problem. As each individual is unique, more people in a group will generally generate […]

This case is talking about an executive retreat. It was introduced by John Matthews who was a executive had been selected to attend the two-and-a-half-week retreat. The retreat was more like a competition about academic and athletic. The team members should not only get know each other and cooperate with teammates but also need to […]

In this review, my own organization’s leadership capabilities and performance will be assessed. This review will be based on Computime Ltd organizational structure and I will be showing my own understanding of the leadership styles within the organisation, reviewing the effectiveness of my own leadership skills but also discuss the adoption of an effective leadership […]

Co-Facilitation is a process that can either be very rewarding experience wherein a small group of people meet regularly to complete an assigned project. There is supposedly strength in numbers and the work load is divided up according to the number of people and their level of expertise. Dividing up the work load is certainly […]

Soft skills are increasingly becoming the hard skills of today’s work force. It’s just not enough to be highly trained in technical skills, without developing the softer, interpersonal and relationship-building skills that help people to communicate and collaborate effectively. These people skills are more critical than ever as organizations struggle to find meaningful ways to […]

On May 10, 1996, Mt. Everest experienced its deadliest day as five climbers tragically lost their lives. While twenty-three climbers successfully reached the summit, it was during the descent that the unfortunate deaths occurred. Remarkably, even seasoned team leaders Rob Hall and Scott Fischer, who had previously conquered Everest, were among those who perished. The […]

Conflict is inevitable and at times stimulates beneficial or creative thinking. Often conflict is a signal that people are miscommunicating and making different assumptions about what has gone unspoken. The conflict in itself is not the problem. It is the team’s reactions to it that determines the impact, thus causing it to be a negative […]

The Communication Cycle was first identified in 1965 by Charles Berner.Then later reform by Arygale; who was a psychologist. The communication cycle is when we understand what is being said, reflect and check out what the person you are communicating with is saying. When communicating to people we have to make sure they understand what […]

The Blueprint for Personal & Professional Growth (BPPG) is designed to help individuals with development skills to become a leader, how to address strengths and weaknesses, and skills to help me achieve my personal and professional goals. Throughout this course, I learned how to individual and interpersonal behavior, working as a team, being diverse with […]

John Adair created a leadership model to help to establish the different leadership styles of an organisation. He comprised a system of three interlinking sections that can be used all together or as a singular management style. Good managers and leaders should be able to have full command of the three main areas of Adair’s […]

This chapter discussed the characteristics of high performing project teams. List the factors that characterize these teams and give examples of each one. High performing teams need to have a clear sense of mission, an understanding of the team’s interdependence and be results oriented. They also need to create cohesiveness, trust and enthusiasm. A clear […]

Barrie Super subs, one of the larger super subs restaurants, is a part of a chain of 300 restaurants across Canada. Currently, Barrie Super Subs has a restaurant manager, who rarely has time to serve customers and is even discouraged by head office from doing so; an assistant manager whose main priority is assisting the […]

Martin Luther King once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. ” Humans are creatures of habit, preferring to stay in areas where they feel safe and familiar. However, staying in one’s comfort zone […]

In business, there are three universally recognized leadership styles. Despite the introduction of new styles in modern office environments, this discussion will focus on the traditional ones. It is crucial for individuals to discover a suitable leadership style for themselves and their subordinates because what may work effectively for superiors might not be effective for […]

The management at Advert has decided on a team of their best producers to take charge of a special project. It doesn’t take a long time to decide as they were all very good in what they do. The creative team was like an ace in the hole, there are similarities in their characters, age, […]

Responsibility is key when managing an organization, making it crucial to instill the importance of leadership in future leaders. Personally, I realized my desire to be an effective leader through self-reflection. However, it was not until I took Education 630 with Dr. Dennis Van Berkum from Minnesota State University that I truly understood my potential […]

Learning how to run a business is never an exact science. Many variables affect decisions and outcomes both in the short and long term. In the simulation about Synergetic Solutions, an opportunity was presented where one must make a number of significant choices in a short period that would change the face of the company […]

“Teams are groups of two or more people who interact and influence each other, are mutually accountable for achieving common goals associated with organizational objectives and perceive themselves as a social entity within an organization. ” Taking into consideration Case 15, Joe’s team doesn’t see themselves as a social entity nor are they interested in […]

John Amasi was the Director of RL Wolfe’s of production and Engineering. This case study was about the introduction of the concept of self-directed teams into a newly rehabbed plant in Corpus Christi, Texas in 2004. The analysis took place after 4 years of initial implementation of the SDT structure. Amasi expected after the implementation […]

Leadership and Team-Building (LTB) is one of the most interesting and unique modules I have taken since entering into Singapore Management University. Its differentiating factor lies in its main focus on students’ personal development, while inculcating a heart of service through a community service orientated project. Although the concepts of good leadership are relatively easy […]

Teamwork is used everyday, everywhere in business organisations. It is an important way of bringing people together, developing stronger bonds between members and quickly tackling large projects. There have been many theorists who have developed conflicting theories regarding the pros and cons of working in teams, thus the ageing problem in hand is firstly being […]

In our advanced, technologically sophisticated post-industrial society, there is a common trend of many cultures declining. The global competition that pervades societal constructs exacerbates the alienation of individuals from their fundamental nature and surroundings. As a result, as people continually drift away from their innate characteristics, they are constantly drawn into disputes which disturb their […]