GUIDELINES TO NRDC feb 24 2014

Chapter Summary, ContinuedKey points (continued)Topic Summary PageThe fivex Planning.1-7functions of x Organizing.management x Coordinating.x Directing.x Controlling.Integration ofmanagementfunctionsTypes ofmanagersManagementskillsStaff officerrolesManaging andleadingManagingthings andleading peopleDelegation ofauthorityManagingyour bossMust consider all five functions when managing work.For the management process to work, all functions must worktogether in an integrated network. If they don't, desired resultswon't be forthcoming.x Supervisor. x Senior executive.x First-level supervisor. x Individual contributor.x Manager.Managers use three sets of skills: technical, interpersonal, andconceptual. They use them in varying proportions, according totheir position and level of responsibility.x Leader.x Manager.x Follower.x Team player.x Peer.x Subject-Matter Expert (SME).Managing is getting things done through people.Leading is inspiring people to want to get things done.SOs both manage and lead and must know when to do each.People don't want to be managed--they want to be led!Always remember--we manage things, but we lead people.A properly delegated assignment contains a balanced blend ofauthority, responsibility, and accountability. When assigned a task,ensure you've been delegated sufficient authority to--x Act without interference--be the boss of your own job.x Obtain resources.x Assign tasks.x Get the job done without getting exhausted.You have more to lose if the relationship with your boss fails,so take the lead to make it work. Get rid of bad assumptions.1-81-91-101-11and1-121-13thru1-151-161-17thru1-191-20NRDC GRC – Staff Handbook 1-22