CVE 5074 Leading Construction Operations Organizational Leadership Part I – Group Dynamics

Begin Part II - Organizations Overview of Test 1Overview of Test 1 Overview of PresentationsOverview of Presentations Note on Book ReportsNote on Book Reports Intro to Organizational LeadershipIntro to Organizational Leadership Student PresentationsStudent Presentations

Student presentations.. The Articulate ExecutiveThe Articulate Executive –Ashley Akins The Power of HabitsThe Power of Habits –Nicholas Miller

Class discussion…Class discussion… “What did you think of the presentations???” Evaluation of presentations Confusing Timing Interesting Effective

Evaluation of presentations My thoughts…the good… 1. Timing was very good… 2. Use of examples was good… 3. Some good, creative stories… 4. Posture was generally fair…… 5. Most were well prepared… 6. Dress was mostly appropriate (for school)

Evaluation of presentations The bad… 1.Openings only fair… 2.Closings mostly poor… 3.Improve logic & flow… some random 4.Key points not always clear… 5.Some lack “direct” eye contact… 6.All need to “appear” more relaxed… 7.All need to add some “sparkle”…

Evaluation of presentations The ugly… 1. None really… 2. Practice makes perfect 3. You will get better 4. Using PPT is easier

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Book Reports… Book Reports start today...Book Reports start today... Presentations:Presentations: – min each… one or two per day – Come see me… your presentation to me – Must use power point – Key points of the book – not a summary – Relate to class & leading construction teams – Follow the format… Intro + Body + Closing – Be creative & interesting! – Don’t miss your presentation!!!!

6/5/ Book Report Journal 1.Take notes during each student presentation 2.Follow the handout template 3.Record the 2-4 main points from each 4.Those giving an oral book report are exempt 5.Grading based on completeness, content & professionalism 6.Submit on April 13 or 15

6/5/ Grading of Presentations Grading criteria - final presentationGrading criteria - final presentation Intro/outline – 10%Intro/outline – 10% Organization – 10%Organization – 10% Simple clear graphics – 10%Simple clear graphics – 10% Good voice & diction – 10%Good voice & diction – 10% Good posture & eye contact – 10%Good posture & eye contact – 10% Summary & closure – 10%Summary & closure – 10% Clear message – 20%Clear message – 20% Creativity & effectiveness – 20%Creativity & effectiveness – 20%

Organizational Leadership 1. Individuals in groups = tribes 2. Shaping the organization 3. Directing/delegating tasks 4. Responding to employees 5. Representing the organization

Chester Barnard Retired CEO of New Jersey Bell TelephoneRetired CEO of New Jersey Bell Telephone Known for his theory of organizational structure and authorityKnown for his theory of organizational structure and authority Wrote “Functions of the Executive”… a book on his theory of how individuals function in groups when organized for productionWrote “Functions of the Executive”… a book on his theory of how individuals function in groups when organized for production

Theory of organizations… 1.Organizations are made up of humans with individual motivations & goals… 2.Every organization includes many smaller informal groups whose goals need to be harnessed 3.The goal is to have all individuals working toward a common purpose 4.The leader’s function is to motivate workers toward the organization’s goals

Individual behavior… Is the result of a combination ofIs the result of a combination of 1.Physical ability 2.Biological needs 3.Social wants 4.Psychological choices Individuals make “choices” involving the evaluation of alternatives presented by 1,2,3 & 4 above…Individuals make “choices” involving the evaluation of alternatives presented by 1,2,3 & 4 above… “Organizational Purpose” requires a “limitation” of these choices to achieve a “Common Goal”“Organizational Purpose” requires a “limitation” of these choices to achieve a “Common Goal” MotivationFactors…Mazlow

Definition of an “organization” A group of individuals… some or all of whose activities are “coordinated” to achieve a purpose, e.g. Senior DesignA group of individuals… some or all of whose activities are “coordinated” to achieve a purpose, e.g. Senior Design The act of coordinating activities implies placing “limits” on the behavior of individuals (biggest problem in SD)The act of coordinating activities implies placing “limits” on the behavior of individuals (biggest problem in SD)

About governing employees… 1.Groups of people in organizations can achieve infinitely more than individuals… if their behavior is “limited to a common purpose” 2.Limiting behavior requires authority 3.People who limit behavior are called “managers” 4.A basis for that authority is needed 5.And a system of coordination is needed to obtain cooperative effort

A graphic look at common purpose AvailableChoices AvailableChoices Available Choices Available Choices Available Choices Available Choices Limits Common Purpose I I I I I

What’s wrong with this picture? Middle Manager Top Manager First-Line Manager Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group

“Organization” Chart Middle Manager Top Manager First-Line Manager Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group What’s right? What’s missing?

System of Coordination Middle Manager Top Manager First-Line Manager Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Defined positions show relative power Formal lines of communication reach all workers

Communications & Purpose “Communications” is the medium/tool for coordinating activities to achieve a purpose“Communications” is the medium/tool for coordinating activities to achieve a purpose “Authoritative” communications from a “legitimate” source are called “directives”“Authoritative” communications from a “legitimate” source are called “directives” The “system of coordination” formalizes the legitimacy of the directiveThe “system of coordination” formalizes the legitimacy of the directive Directives are “validated” as authoritative when they are “accepted” by the workersDirectives are “validated” as authoritative when they are “accepted” by the workers

System of Coordination Middle Manager Top Manager First-Line Manager Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Defined positions show relative power Formal lines of communication reach all workers

Authoritative directives 1. Directives must be understandable 2. Consistent with the organizational purpose 3. Employees are mentally and physically able 4. Consistent with employee's personal goals

Organizational Authority 1.Legitimacy – does the manager have the power to control, direct or limit the workers’ actions… and what is the source of that power 2.Credibility – is that power known to the workers…understood… and believed 3.Position – does the manager’s position make them responsible for the task at hand

System of Coordination Middle Manager Top Manager First-Line Manager Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Defined positions show relative power Formal lines of communication reach all workers

System of Coordination-1 1. Channels of communication are known 2. Channels reach all members 3. Channels are as short or direct as possible 4. All channels are utilized all the time

System of Coordination-2 5. Persons issuing orders are competent 6. Channels are not interrupted 7. Communications are authenticated as valid

Barnard’s central concepts 1.Individual behavior governs organizational effectiveness… the worker’s “choices” 2.Effective decisions depend on communications 3.Communications are both formal & informal 4.Therefore, both formal & informal communications must be coordinated to achieve the organizational purpose

System of Coordination Middle Manager Top Manager First-Line Manager Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Work Group Defined positions show relative power Formal lines of communication reach all workers

Middle Manager Top Manager First-Line Manager Work Group Work Group Work GroupWorkGroup Work Group Work GroupWorkGroupWorkGroup Informal Communications are key Informal Communications are key System of Coordination

End of Part 1…. Good organization is the key to effectiveness!!!

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