The Effective Manager
Self-reflection report of learning
‘The Effective Manager’
Author & Student No. Jie Guo 03072117
Module lecture: Sue Anderson
Module Code: MBSP 0410
Word count: 1749
Content Page
1. Introduction 3
2.1 Time Management 3
2.2 Communication 4
2.3 Decision Making 6
3. Conclusion 7
4. Reference 8
5. Bibliography 9
Appendix1. First thing First --- Four- quadrant map 10
Appendix 2. Mind Map – My Happy Life 11
Appendix 3. Mind Map - ‘The Effective Manager’ 12
Appendix 4. Action Plan 13
1. Introduction The radical and rapid changes of external business environment bring more challenges for managers. They are involved in more complex and demanding business and perform various roles and tasks. (Alvesson &Willmott, 2001) Therefore, in modern societies, managers are required to be more effective in their daily performance.
This report is a self- reflection from learning ‘The Effective Manger’ module. I find it is a very practical module that teaches me a lot of skills to be an effective manager. The famous quote from Confucius says ‘I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand’. (Robbins & Hunsaker. 1996) I think this saying exactly described what I feel after studying this module. From learning there are three topics inspired me want to know better, they are time management, communication and decision making. I will explain the reason why I feel they are relevant to me, and apply the theory to evaluate how I should improve in the future.
2.1. Time management Time management is an essential self-management skill which is important for both mangers and me to possess. Griffin (2005:22) believes that effective managers usually have a good time management skills. It ‘refers to the
‘The Effective Manager’
Author & Student No. Jie Guo 03072117
Module lecture: Sue Anderson
Module Code: MBSP 0410
Word count: 1749
Content Page
1. Introduction 3
2.1 Time Management 3
2.2 Communication 4
2.3 Decision Making 6
3. Conclusion 7
4. Reference 8
5. Bibliography 9
Appendix1. First thing First --- Four- quadrant map 10
Appendix 2. Mind Map – My Happy Life 11
Appendix 3. Mind Map - ‘The Effective Manager’ 12
Appendix 4. Action Plan 13
1. Introduction The radical and rapid changes of external business environment bring more challenges for managers. They are involved in more complex and demanding business and perform various roles and tasks. (Alvesson &Willmott, 2001) Therefore, in modern societies, managers are required to be more effective in their daily performance.
This report is a self- reflection from learning ‘The Effective Manger’ module. I find it is a very practical module that teaches me a lot of skills to be an effective manager. The famous quote from Confucius says ‘I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand’. (Robbins & Hunsaker. 1996) I think this saying exactly described what I feel after studying this module. From learning there are three topics inspired me want to know better, they are time management, communication and decision making. I will explain the reason why I feel they are relevant to me, and apply the theory to evaluate how I should improve in the future.
2.1. Time management Time management is an essential self-management skill which is important for both mangers and me to possess. Griffin (2005:22) believes that effective managers usually have a good time management skills. It ‘refers to the
Bibliography: Buzzan, T. (2004) Use your Head. London: BBC Maitland,I.(2001) Managing your Time Clampitt, P.G. (1991) Communicating for Managerial Effectiveness. London: Sage Bell Hannagan, T. (2001) Management: Concepts and Practices.3rd edn. England: Prentice Hall APPENDIX 1 Covey et al (1995) draws this four quadrant map clearly distinct the importance and urgency of a task.