Chapter 23 Succeeding in an Organization

Human Behavior in Organizations, 2 nd Edition Rodney Vandeveer and Michael Menefee © 2010 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. 2 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.

Human Behavior in Organizations, 2 nd Edition Rodney Vandeveer and Michael Menefee © 2010 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. 3 Succeeding in an Organization Success is largely the combination and interaction of the following: Preparation Selection and adaptation Motivation and stimulation Leadership Reference points

Human Behavior in Organizations, 2 nd Edition Rodney Vandeveer and Michael Menefee © 2010 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. 4 Preparing for Success Formal education Interviewing Be a team player What else might you add?

Human Behavior in Organizations, 2 nd Edition Rodney Vandeveer and Michael Menefee © 2010 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. 5 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.

Human Behavior in Organizations, 2 nd Edition Rodney Vandeveer and Michael Menefee © 2010 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. 6 Motivation and Stimulation Be visible. Become involved. Provide encouragement and reinforcement. Be unique and different, but not to a fault.

Human Behavior in Organizations, 2 nd Edition Rodney Vandeveer and Michael Menefee © 2010 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. 7 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.

Human Behavior in Organizations, 2 nd Edition Rodney Vandeveer and Michael Menefee © 2010 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. 8 Reference Points Failure occurs when someone does not accomplish an assigned task. Know the “Magnificent Seven” for successful leaders. Understand the New Discipline.

Human Behavior in Organizations, 2 nd Edition Rodney Vandeveer and Michael Menefee © 2010 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. 9 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.

Human Behavior in Organizations, 2 nd Edition Rodney Vandeveer and Michael Menefee © 2010 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. 10 Summary There are two types of failure: ability failure. motivational failure. Know the difference and take appropriate action to correct to ensure success.

Human Behavior in Organizations, 2 nd Edition Rodney Vandeveer and Michael Menefee © 2010 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. 11 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.

Human Behavior in Organizations, 2 nd Edition Rodney Vandeveer and Michael Menefee © 2010 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights Reserved. 12 From the Heart Thank 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....