Draw Our Communication

Drawing triangle, rectangle, and circle should be a easy job. Well... that is not the case in our management class. We were suppose to draw through verbal communication with no visual help. It was much harder than I thought. I have to say I wasn't able to complete the drawing successfully. I couldn't follow the instruction given by the person. Actually, at the second drawing of the exercise, I completely went out of patience. I didn't feel like doing it anymore. I just want to go home and forget about the the drawings. It got way too annoying to image how the pictures like while waiting for the entire class to be in the same page. I actually never thought Communicate can me that difficult or annoying. For us to understand the instruction was hard. But I believe for the instructor to describe those drawings are not easy neither. I guess it took enormous patience to explain to everyone in the class. I don't think I am able to do it if I was that instructor. One thing I lack is patience. If I can't follow as the drawer or listener, I really don't think I can give the instruction without running out of patience or scream my head out. Luckily this is a one time thing. I don't think I ever have to draw through verbal communication anymore. And I was soo glad that I never liked drawing because after that, I don't think I want to draw in the next few weeks =P

Build Managment with Lego

Can you believe it?? We built Lego for our management class. It was HARD!! We were required to replicate exact copy of the professor's Lego construction. Not to mention for me to replicate the construction, I got a headache just by looking at it. It was complicated. We were suppose to perform teamwork through this exercise. But to my opinion, this activity doesn't encourage us to carry out teamwork. My other teammates and I were just laying back and looking the two of a eight member team worked. I even felt that I was pointless to be there. I wouldn't say this is a fun activity for me. As a matter in fact, I don't think I will ever touch Lego again.

Management Poem: What is in Managment?

What is in Management??
We think with Jell-O,
Work with Lego,
And exchange ideas in a Blog.
Sometimes we compromise,
As well as discuss,
And most of the time we do activities in class.
Drawing octopus is not for art,
We dropped eggs in a can.
If you ask me,
That is what I do in class.

All About the Blog

The Blog is a good way to interact with different people in the classes. It allows me to listen to each other's thought, their opinion of certain aspects of the class, and their feelings of the activities we did in the class. But the problem is I am reading other's blog, and yet, I don't know who the person is. All we know it's the general thoughts from the class. For that reason alone, I don't think I am actually meeting people on-line.

Another problem is that many people don't update the Blog on time. Sometimes, I can't find enough completed blog to leave my comments. Also, I am not saying leaving three comments is too much, but there isn't very much to say. After reading several classmates' blog, I couldn't think of anything new to write. And it's really hard not to repeat myself.

The Blog did make me think more about the activities we did in class. I think it is a way to re-enforce the purpose of the of the activities as well as some management concepts. I also like the fact that I get to know how others feel about the activities. Sometimes I can relate myself to others' opinions. Furthermore, in the Blogs, I get to say things about the class activities or to complain about the activities I didn't enjoy. It's a way to release my feelings about the activities.

I like the posting in Prof's Blog very much. The management topics are really interesting. I wish there are more though. Throughout the semester, I've been checking Prof's Blog constantly, and I was disappointed to find no updates. It would've been good if I can read more of those management topics.

YES, compare to research paper, I prefer doing blogs. Like I mentioned before, the Blog allows us to interact with each other (even though I had no idea who am I interacting) and express our opinions on things. The Blog is also another way to practice our management skills. It force to exercise time-management as well as self-management.

I highly doubt I will continue with the blog of the semester ends. One of the reasons for that is I am not a diary person. I never liked to keep diaries and I am not the kind of person who like to express my feeling in the World Wide Web. However, I will continue to check Prof's blog of updates, simply because the management topics are really interesting!! I hope Professor Kurpis will continue with his blog. I would like to read more of the management concepts.

Is that Me o.O??

For my Leadership/Management Diagnostic, my result was "D" high "I." To be honest, I was surprised I got that result. I don't think I am that aggressive in dealing problems. Yes, I like to be in charge and I like challenges, but does it mean I am so aggressive that I will "overcome oppositions to accomplish results?"

I am not really sure if the assessment is right or wrong. I am different from time to time and it also depends on the situation I am in. But it does help me know more about myself. At least I know I am a Dominance type, and I don't mind being a "D" person. Also, knowing what type of person I am would help me be more aware of my own actions. Probably I can be less "dominate" when it's necessary.

Does my test help me with my personal interaction? I don't think so. I would still behave the way I am or the way I think it's appropriate. Knowing my the type of personality I process only helps me understand more about myself. As for my personal interaction, I highly doubt it will change anything. In terms of dating?? Nah... it won't change much neither. I am not going to change myself for another person.

Being an "I" type looks good too. I would wish I am "I" high "D." Being a"I" looks like they have more friends and more sociable than being a "D". I would like to have more people to be around with, sometimes. I don't think I would want to be "C" and "S" type. I don't have much patience for details and checking things over and over again. That is one of the reasons I am not in Accounting Major. Overall, I am happy with my type. No matter how dominating "D" type described to be, that's my type and that's me!

My Visions

My first and foremost important vision in the next a year and half is to get my Bachelor Degree in Finance and Investment. That's why I am taking all the required class for the major, passing the classes with relatively high grades, and learn something from them. Well.. that's not hard to accomplish, so I don't worry about that too much. Another vision of mine is to acquire a challenging position in the field of investment banking. As for this, I have to first work on my first vision. I am also searching for part-time job and internships to gain as much working experience as I can possibly get. Also, I will be volunteering in VITA. I know VITA doesn't really deal with finance, but any experience helps and VITA does help me gain experience dealing with customers/strangers. So, it's a good opportunity. Another vision of mine is to move out of my parents' house by the time I graduate. It sounds easy to accomplish, but it does require some financial stability. So, I have to obtain a secure position first. And what I am doing now is looking for part-times/internship that hopefully will secure a full-time position after graduation. I am also trying not to spend as much as I used to, which is pretty hard, especially with inflation, the decline of the dollar, and living in New York City. But, I'll try.

As I am writing this, I wonder what's the difference between goal and vision? According to the video, the person said the vision has to be leader initiated, shared & supported, Comprehensive & specified, and positive & inspiring, but doesn't goal has the same criteria or characteristic?

A Decision Making Process to be Remembered

I have to say, the class activity we had on decision making was HECTIC!! Man... that was like a mob arguing against each other. The way I handle such conflict is through withdrawal. In the beginning of the decision, I thought it was a great opportunity for us to bring up our grade. I wanted to participate in the decision making process and give out some of my idea. However, the discussion is so much different from what I had in mind. So after few attempts to speak out my idea and failed. I completely gave up on the opportunity. I just sat there, looked at the clock, waited for the class to end and let the other people do whatever they want to do because I felt that we are not going any where and at the end, the whole thing wouldn't work out anyways.

If I have to choose the way I would react again, I would still choose to withdraw from this class activity. But I guess as for this class assignment, I have no other choice but to choose. I wouldn't take on the leadership role because, personally, I think Rich did a great job negotiating with the entire class. Compromising with the class?? I don't think it'll work too. People really didn't seem like they want to change their opinions or give in. But I do want to thank Sharisse for agreeing to move the extra credit up (as well as those who talked her into it). So if really really really have to choose, I would use accommodation to deal with this conflict. I think if we are willing to put aside our self interests and promote the interest of everyone, particularly those who got a low grad, the process would go smoother and would be less chaotic.

(P.S. I am glad the proposal went through at the end)