Improving in Bus 360
DATE: March 8, 2013
TO: UWSP SBE Students
FROM: David R. Barth, UWSP SBE Major
SUBJECT: How to Excel at BUS 360: Simple Steps to Yield Big Results
The purpose of this memo is to inform you how to excel at BUS 360. Bus 360 is very difficult. I implemented the following techniques and credit them as contributing factors to my success. If you practice preparation, execution, and control, you will also succeed.
Preparation - actions prior to class
The key to any plan of action is in the preparation. The devil is in the details. Initiate the following action steps:
Organize yourself by purchasing a durable 2” binder, tabbed dividers, pocket folders, and document protectors.
1. Print reading guides, power points, and sample problem sets.
2. Read assigned chapters focusing your efforts on new concepts, terminology, and equations.
3. Take care of yourself.
1. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and drink water. There is a direct correlation between what you eat and drink and your achievement in class.
2. Strive for 7-8 hours of sleep per night; well rested brains will retain more information.
Execution - actions during class
You have prepared extensively, but you will need to implement the following action steps:
1. Attend every scheduled class period, course material builds upon prior concepts.
2. Sit near the front of the class.
1. Allows easier viewing of board/screen.
3. Actively participate.
1. Answer questions, ask questions, and contribute to class discussions.
Control Measure - actions after class
Effectively completing a plan cannot be accomplished without follow through. Complete your plan by implementing the following action steps:
1. Review lecture notes as soon as possible.
1. Fill in any missing portions.
2. Complete all end-of-chapter problems and homework, assigned and unassigned.
1. E-mail Professor Leschke with questions.
2. Submit either through D2L or in class.
3. Seek additional help.
1. Join a study group.
TO: UWSP SBE Students
FROM: David R. Barth, UWSP SBE Major
SUBJECT: How to Excel at BUS 360: Simple Steps to Yield Big Results
The purpose of this memo is to inform you how to excel at BUS 360. Bus 360 is very difficult. I implemented the following techniques and credit them as contributing factors to my success. If you practice preparation, execution, and control, you will also succeed.
Preparation - actions prior to class
The key to any plan of action is in the preparation. The devil is in the details. Initiate the following action steps:
Organize yourself by purchasing a durable 2” binder, tabbed dividers, pocket folders, and document protectors.
1. Print reading guides, power points, and sample problem sets.
2. Read assigned chapters focusing your efforts on new concepts, terminology, and equations.
3. Take care of yourself.
1. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and drink water. There is a direct correlation between what you eat and drink and your achievement in class.
2. Strive for 7-8 hours of sleep per night; well rested brains will retain more information.
Execution - actions during class
You have prepared extensively, but you will need to implement the following action steps:
1. Attend every scheduled class period, course material builds upon prior concepts.
2. Sit near the front of the class.
1. Allows easier viewing of board/screen.
3. Actively participate.
1. Answer questions, ask questions, and contribute to class discussions.
Control Measure - actions after class
Effectively completing a plan cannot be accomplished without follow through. Complete your plan by implementing the following action steps:
1. Review lecture notes as soon as possible.
1. Fill in any missing portions.
2. Complete all end-of-chapter problems and homework, assigned and unassigned.
1. E-mail Professor Leschke with questions.
2. Submit either through D2L or in class.
3. Seek additional help.
1. Join a study group.