MHR 6500 Managing Individuals and Groups

Question: Please describe the single most important learning you took from each class you've had so far:

How to better work within a group, recognize dysfunctional behavior and be a better listener
I learned what my leadership style - (preferred) is and how to develop it
Group dynamics - groupthink was the learning that most stuck with me. Watching individuals in each group. It is very interesting to see the roles come out and how the group functions
Creativity in problem solving. Thinking outside the box
Individual personalities, group dynamics, managing them, better ways of communication, HR principles
This class was long ago. What I remember most is the writing. The writing helped me improve these particular skills
How different individuals are motivated, different personality groups need different motivation and support
Diversity and cross cultural relationships are a specific weakness of mine
People, people, people . . . every companies greatest asset that needs to be managed just as effectively as other tangible assets
Re-affirmation of the importance of trust as a foundation of effective management
The importance of the soft skills - managing and influencing people is the hardest yet most important job aspect
In most cases, the success of how well an organization manages and treats their people is directly connected to the success of the organization as a whole
Employees are more motivated by intrinsic value and not money
How men and women are different in the workplace. My personality type vs. others
How to communicate more effectively by writing papers
Different personality traits: chameleon, etc . . .
Use tools and techniques of business . . . learned how to listen to people, managers and coworkers. Manage and lead and change expectations
Various methods to lead and stimulate individuals by in/extrinsic rewards
Learned about motivation, problem resolution