Being in Management

Management is not an easy task. Some people are given management positions without prior experience. Some have educational qualifications that would suit the position. Some just have the right attitude, while others are great at thinking on their feet.

A lot of us like to say that we want to be behind the scenes. However, we are the same ones who turn around and complain about being passed over. You have to make a decision. The behind the scenes person could be 'forgotten' when it's time for a promotion.

We like to decline challenges and tasks and I think that many of us regret it after. Each person is not management material and in today's economy, you have to be a critical thinker. I have discussed this with family and teachers and many people lack critical thinking skills. You have to be able to solve problems and make things work. A good manager puts his resources to good use.

So where do you stand? What can you do to improve your marketability in the workplace? Don't sit and wait for anyone to promote you. Look for opportunities to grow!

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POEM: Dream for Unity

 

I have a dream
and it's to see a unified team
a team of all colors
shapes and sizes
where we don't compete for prizes
but we work together
for the common good
We can make positive change
in our community
but all we need is unity
there's no need for intense scrutiny
because our mission
is to help the masses
regardless of the classes
and there'll be no clashes
because the brashness
we are accustomed to
won't be tolerated
or accepted
we have to use our heads
and discourage the youths
from picking up the lead
we have to keep
our community clean
and let's talk seriously
to our teens
because no one today
has time
for foolishness
so we have to stand up
and show a oneness -
a togetherness
to get our country on track
so let's stop and pick
up the slack
and put unity
as a number one priority

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