Michael Senser

Michael Senser

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I did gain some valuable information from this course but my role in our education process where I teach is different. I don't teach in a classroom . I instruct students who are in a externship for 12 weeks before they go find a job. The hardest part is keeping them motivated in finishing their course since they are biting at the bit to get out. Attendance is a big issue with them as they go on interviews that pull them away from their externship duties. They have completed their class time and feel they know it all and just… >>>

It's only a three letter word yet it can change good advice into a negative result. I have given many a performance review over the years and I have learned that this word can do more damage that a flat out bad review. The word is "but". I'm sure you have heard or even said statements like "you did a wonderful job on the housing project Harry, but....... The word "but" just nullified all that came before it. Harry is now unwilling to hear anything else you have to say. I now what Harry is feeling. I have felt it… >>>

This was a great course for me since I am responsible for my team's proformance reviews. I have applied some of what I learned to a round of reviews i gave on friday and I found a lot less resistance to suggestions than I have in the past.

First you must find out about yourself What do I want out of life? Am I happy with my situation now? If not what do you want to change? Your style of teaching. Are you light in your presentation or more serious. Unless we know our goals and styles it will be impossible to find others with the same objectives. Once we have determined our goals,let people know what they are. The old saying "birds of a feather flock together" applies here. Those with similar goals will migrate to you. I've been in many hiring situations and you can easily… >>>

Organization culture is very important as it puts everyone on the same page in regards to one focused idea. Once a school has a good established culture, it's popularity and success rate will climb. This is achieved by everyone having the same nature and the same common goal. The school I work for is like this and it is very successful.

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