---Just wanted to let everyone know the girls won so they play here at 7 on Fri against Avilla.. Also the guys play tomorrow at 7 at William Jewell.
--- I also think volunteering is a good idea not only because it looks good on a resume but the feeling you get when you do it is par none. Also even though you might not realize it when you are doing it you are learning things also, that you can carry over to the next time you lead someone or even a group of people.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Info
I was talking with my mom and she said that the community that I am from in Omaha is also going to have a big cleaning day but it is going to be during our spring break so I am planning on helping with that and maybe stealing some ideas from it!! Also my friend is not able to DJ but I am going to ask the school if we can use there sound system.
Volunteering
Here is the topic for this week. Volunteering is extremely important to the success of many organizations. What are some of the motivating factors of why people volunteer? Some examples may be to be a change agent, to get to know their community, or to donate their professional skills.
Project Planning
For my weekly post this week, I've decided to go back to a topic discussed a few weeks ago. I didn't get a chance to answer this question at that time, so I'm doing so now. So what do I think project planning is and why is it important?
Project planning is an incredibly important task that needs to be undertaken by a leader. The leader must look at what needs to be done and delegate the tasks between the other members of the team. He should make sure that everyone is doing their own share and that everyone is doing the best job possible.
For me, I'm sure like everyone else, I've had the opportunity to plan a lot of different projects where it was necessary to go through this listing and delegation period. One example that comes to mind is my Discovery Day Project last year, the "Blue Room Compilations." Myself and Stephonne Singleton undertook the project together and decided we wanted to make a CD of all the different musical artists on campus. In order to do this, we had to figure out all the different things that needed to be done. We had to make sure we had all the equipment necessary, find the people to be on the CD, make sure we had the proper funding from the Discovery Day Committee, prioritize and make time for the project, find people to do the graphic design and website, find the cheapest prices for duplication, plan a CD release party, and actually do all the recording, mixing, and mastering, among many other things. By splitting these tasks up and making sure we put all forth all our efforts, we were able to make a quality project.
Project planning is an incredibly important task that needs to be undertaken by a leader. The leader must look at what needs to be done and delegate the tasks between the other members of the team. He should make sure that everyone is doing their own share and that everyone is doing the best job possible.
For me, I'm sure like everyone else, I've had the opportunity to plan a lot of different projects where it was necessary to go through this listing and delegation period. One example that comes to mind is my Discovery Day Project last year, the "Blue Room Compilations." Myself and Stephonne Singleton undertook the project together and decided we wanted to make a CD of all the different musical artists on campus. In order to do this, we had to figure out all the different things that needed to be done. We had to make sure we had all the equipment necessary, find the people to be on the CD, make sure we had the proper funding from the Discovery Day Committee, prioritize and make time for the project, find people to do the graphic design and website, find the cheapest prices for duplication, plan a CD release party, and actually do all the recording, mixing, and mastering, among many other things. By splitting these tasks up and making sure we put all forth all our efforts, we were able to make a quality project.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Leadership Teams
I have been on many teams that required me to step up and be a team player/leader. I have been involved with many things through church, my hobby of horse back riding and school.
I think that the best example is when I had to plan a trip to Washington DC for 600 youth. As a team it took a lot of cooperation and team work.
ALSO: I wanted to call to everyone attention the following opportunity:
Thursday 8 p.m. - Cray Lecture in the Haverty Center. Jeff Berghoff, a young businessman from Scottsdale, Ariz., will talk about his business and the entrepreneurial spirit in his presentation “Youth as an Entrepreneurial Advantage”
I think that the best example is when I had to plan a trip to Washington DC for 600 youth. As a team it took a lot of cooperation and team work.
ALSO: I wanted to call to everyone attention the following opportunity:
Thursday 8 p.m. - Cray Lecture in the Haverty Center. Jeff Berghoff, a young businessman from Scottsdale, Ariz., will talk about his business and the entrepreneurial spirit in his presentation “Youth as an Entrepreneurial Advantage”
Teams I have been on
In high school I was able to play 3 sports all 4 years, and my Junior year I was on the varsity basketball team. Although we had three seniors on the team they where not leaders. Along with the seniors it was our new coaches first year as the coach of the program so it was all new to him also. Our school had a reputation as being one of the best basketball programs in the state. But because of lack of leadership we went 0-21 that year. The following year we as seniors made it a goal to do better leading the younger kids in our program and teaching them how to practice and win. So I think being in situations where there was lack of leadership has helped me just rise to the occasion because I have had first hand experience that every team needs a leader.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Benedictine College School of Business
and the
Thomas M. Hoenig Student International Business Council
cordially invite you to attend a
Lucca Leadership Weekend
WELCOME & NETWORKING RECEPTION
Friday, March 6, 20095:30pm - 7:30pm
Benedictine College Legacy Hall Lounge1020 North 2nd Street (corner of Second St. & Mound St.)Atchison, KS
Friday, March 6, 20095:30pm - 7:30pm
Benedictine College Legacy Hall Lounge1020 North 2nd Street (corner of Second St. & Mound St.)Atchison, KS
Meet and greet with Tim Munden and the team from Lucca Leadership North America (LLNA). Tim is Chairman of LLNA and also a Vice President at Unilever.
Lucca Leadership is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of young leaders who will bring about change for good in their communities, societies, and beyond. The independent organization operates globally from five countries and brings the best of traditional leadership development together with modern research and experiential learning techniques. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.
For more information on this event, please contact the
School of Business at (913) 360-7426.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Weekly Post: Teams
What kind of teams you have been on and how has it helped you and made you a better leader?
Throughout my life, I've been on many different kinds of teams. From athletics to jobs to clubs to group projects, I've had plenty of experience seeing what a team really means.
I can remember all the way back to gradeschool soccer, baseball, and basketball teams when the best player on the team was usually the leader. Because that one person had the most experience or talent in the sport, they were usually the person that others looked to for help. In many cases, though, this doesn't prove to be the point. The leader on the team can be anyone from the coach to the guy who rides the bench. A leader has to be the one getting the team fired up, whether it be through words or actions, out in front or behind the scenes. The leader is the one who puts the time in and gives everything he has so he can become the best he can be for the betterment of his team.
One example in particular comes to mind with athletic teams. When I was a sophomore in high school, I was privileged to be a part of the Missouri State 4A Golf Champion team. As we went through the season, leadership shifted many different times. At the beginning of the season, our coach was the one who brought us together and encouraged us to push each other to be the absolute best we could be. As the season continued, I picked up a lot of the leadership. Being the youngest member on the team, I pushed the other guys by practicing unceasingly and making them fear me because they didn't want to be beaten by a sophomore. As we neared the State Championship, two of our other players, Zach and Justin, started playing absolutely lights out. When the two day state tournament started, they led us to victory with record-breaking scores. They showed me that if you do your job well and better than anyone else, people have no choice but to follow you.
Throughout my life, I've been on many different kinds of teams. From athletics to jobs to clubs to group projects, I've had plenty of experience seeing what a team really means.
I can remember all the way back to gradeschool soccer, baseball, and basketball teams when the best player on the team was usually the leader. Because that one person had the most experience or talent in the sport, they were usually the person that others looked to for help. In many cases, though, this doesn't prove to be the point. The leader on the team can be anyone from the coach to the guy who rides the bench. A leader has to be the one getting the team fired up, whether it be through words or actions, out in front or behind the scenes. The leader is the one who puts the time in and gives everything he has so he can become the best he can be for the betterment of his team.
One example in particular comes to mind with athletic teams. When I was a sophomore in high school, I was privileged to be a part of the Missouri State 4A Golf Champion team. As we went through the season, leadership shifted many different times. At the beginning of the season, our coach was the one who brought us together and encouraged us to push each other to be the absolute best we could be. As the season continued, I picked up a lot of the leadership. Being the youngest member on the team, I pushed the other guys by practicing unceasingly and making them fear me because they didn't want to be beaten by a sophomore. As we neared the State Championship, two of our other players, Zach and Justin, started playing absolutely lights out. When the two day state tournament started, they led us to victory with record-breaking scores. They showed me that if you do your job well and better than anyone else, people have no choice but to follow you.
Electronics Recycling Truck
I talked with Ed Henry with Twin Valley Developmental Services regarding bringing a truck to Atchison for our event. He is the guy that comes through Atchison and collects electronics from BC once a year. He said he is going to check to make sure the date will work for him and get back with me.
His company recieves a grant from the state to provide the recycling service so this would be free to all individuals who bring their personal electronics to be recycled. If businesses want to bring their electronics though, they will have to pay a fee of $10 for TV's and $5 for moniters. Everything else they businesses can drop off for free.
He said that they will take anything electronic but people will have to fill paperwork out when they drop it off. I don't think there is much paperwork. So far, this seems like the best option. I talked to Brian Handke and he said that everybody that he talked to wanted to charge everybody to drop off items. Anyway, I didn't commit to anything with the guy and when he calls me back, I will post any new information that I get.
His company recieves a grant from the state to provide the recycling service so this would be free to all individuals who bring their personal electronics to be recycled. If businesses want to bring their electronics though, they will have to pay a fee of $10 for TV's and $5 for moniters. Everything else they businesses can drop off for free.
He said that they will take anything electronic but people will have to fill paperwork out when they drop it off. I don't think there is much paperwork. So far, this seems like the best option. I talked to Brian Handke and he said that everybody that he talked to wanted to charge everybody to drop off items. Anyway, I didn't commit to anything with the guy and when he calls me back, I will post any new information that I get.
Lucca Leadership North America Reception
I am pleased to invite each of you to a very special reception Friday, March 6th for Tim Munden and his team from Lucca Leadership North America (LLNA). This event promises each of you an opportunity to learn about Lucca Leadership, an internationally known leadership organization.
The reception is from 5:30-7:30 in the new Legacy Lounge in the new apartments on campus. There will be food and drinks for all to enjoy. I hope to see you there!
-Anthony J. Martinez
The reception is from 5:30-7:30 in the new Legacy Lounge in the new apartments on campus. There will be food and drinks for all to enjoy. I hope to see you there!
-Anthony J. Martinez
Weekly Post
I didn't see a question posted for this week...
I have been talking about our "Trash Bash" with a few people and they seem interested and excited about it! We need to start advertising and looking for volunteers for the day by our next class I would think. We need to get some posters and flyers up around town so that people can mark it down on their calendars!
I have been talking about our "Trash Bash" with a few people and they seem interested and excited about it! We need to start advertising and looking for volunteers for the day by our next class I would think. We need to get some posters and flyers up around town so that people can mark it down on their calendars!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Food Info
As regards to our project, I have inquired with a friend whose father is a bread man. He has told me that he can get us as many hamburger buns as we needed for our "Trash Bash." I have also called my contact at my hometown Burger King but am awaiting reply.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Project Planning
What is the most important aspect of project planning?
I believe that planning is a vital part of everyone's day. It is what keeps the world spinning around. Without plans we would all be unorganized and things would not get done. An important part of project planning is knowing what needs to be accomplished. It helps give people different stepping stones to make it towards their final goal.
- George Bazin
I believe that planning is a vital part of everyone's day. It is what keeps the world spinning around. Without plans we would all be unorganized and things would not get done. An important part of project planning is knowing what needs to be accomplished. It helps give people different stepping stones to make it towards their final goal.
- George Bazin
Project Planning
http://earth911.com/
The above is a website which will locate nearby recycling centers of virtually any type for you. I checked the Atchison area, and it is pretty thorough.
Project Planning
Speaking as a project manager here, I think there has been a bit of a misunderstanding about the differences between goals and projects. I'm not admonishing anyone- we're all guilty of this "Tunnel vision" from time to time.
Let me explain: A goal is an ideal, something that you want to see happen. For example, a goal would be "A cleaner greener Atchison." A project is a plan, perhaps one of many plans, to work towards that goal. The goal is by far the most important part of any project. If you do not have something to test against, something to work for, then you are doing work for its' own sake.
There have been a few posts that miss the point lately. You don't want a project to continue for years. A project needs to meet the measurable goals you set for it, and then end. I think the issue is that we started this class project without setting a clear goal. "Let's have a class project" was the goal, and now there is a bit of a lack of direction to the class.
We need to step back and evaluate what our goal for the class is. Is the goal to finish a project, or is it to improve the community? If the goal is to improve the community, let's say through recycling, how can we best shape our Earth Day project so that it affects Atchison long after we are done working on it?
What is our goal?
P.S. Stop being afraid to disagree! Real discussion doesn't happen until somebody is willing to voice a different opinion.
The above is a website which will locate nearby recycling centers of virtually any type for you. I checked the Atchison area, and it is pretty thorough.
Project Planning
Speaking as a project manager here, I think there has been a bit of a misunderstanding about the differences between goals and projects. I'm not admonishing anyone- we're all guilty of this "Tunnel vision" from time to time.
Let me explain: A goal is an ideal, something that you want to see happen. For example, a goal would be "A cleaner greener Atchison." A project is a plan, perhaps one of many plans, to work towards that goal. The goal is by far the most important part of any project. If you do not have something to test against, something to work for, then you are doing work for its' own sake.
There have been a few posts that miss the point lately. You don't want a project to continue for years. A project needs to meet the measurable goals you set for it, and then end. I think the issue is that we started this class project without setting a clear goal. "Let's have a class project" was the goal, and now there is a bit of a lack of direction to the class.
We need to step back and evaluate what our goal for the class is. Is the goal to finish a project, or is it to improve the community? If the goal is to improve the community, let's say through recycling, how can we best shape our Earth Day project so that it affects Atchison long after we are done working on it?
What is our goal?
P.S. Stop being afraid to disagree! Real discussion doesn't happen until somebody is willing to voice a different opinion.
I think the most important aspect of project planning is having a good cause and being efficient in what you are doing to get the full meaning out of the project. A project needs to be something that can be built upon and continue on for many years. Having a good cause and working hard to make sure that the cause is well advertised and that everything in the event revolves around the cause so that the project is successful.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Project Planning?
This is my first post and I have not had a chance to read most of the previous ones. The event that we are trying to put together is of good value and has "good cause" written all over it. It will be a fun day where people will show up to support an environmental effort. I have a few questions that we should ask ourselves. Are we "event" planning or "project" planning? Event planning is what we are doing now. Organizing a day for activities at a venue for people to attend. The completion of a project should benefit the community and be sustainable. I believe we are planning an event and not putting together a project that will have a sustainable outcome. After the "Earth Day", what will happen next? If we are not planning to continue this, I do not see the point.
From what I have heard, the beautification committee has been doing something similar in the past so what will make our event that much more successful? If we think that putting together one day where people can bring used tires can help this town, then so be it. I do not want to put down this event because it is a good cause, but I think we should ask ourselves what is the goal of a leadership class? If we want to do a community service class, this event would fall right in. Is this what the community needs from a leadership class at a college? Community service is a part of leadership, but it would be better for our group to develop a forum for community service, rather than just one event.
As pertaining to recycling, Trinity Lutheran has started a program where you can sign up to have your recycling picked up at your home.
Also, Best Buy has started an electronic recycling program. Check it out.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat149900050025&DCMP=category&ref=36&loc=20
From what I have heard, the beautification committee has been doing something similar in the past so what will make our event that much more successful? If we think that putting together one day where people can bring used tires can help this town, then so be it. I do not want to put down this event because it is a good cause, but I think we should ask ourselves what is the goal of a leadership class? If we want to do a community service class, this event would fall right in. Is this what the community needs from a leadership class at a college? Community service is a part of leadership, but it would be better for our group to develop a forum for community service, rather than just one event.
As pertaining to recycling, Trinity Lutheran has started a program where you can sign up to have your recycling picked up at your home.
Also, Best Buy has started an electronic recycling program. Check it out.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat149900050025&DCMP=category&ref=36&loc=20
So this is my first blog!! Yeah not really sure what I am doing but here we go.. Good job in class so far we have come a long way, but we still have a lot of things to do.. I think the community will benefit a lot from this and fun will be had by all. The most important part of project planning is initiating.. I think starting something and finding people to help is the hardest thing to do.
Weekly Posts
What is the most important aspect of project planning?
I believe that planning is very important no matter what you do. I am a person that has to plan out my day! Project planning for anything is important, weather it be for a paper, trip, or our community project.
I think that an important aspect of project planning is that you know what you are getting yourself into. I believe that it helps set out a timeline and when deadlines need to be meet and if these deadlines are possible. Project planning will help show what needs to be done and who will get them done and by when.
-Candace Walker
I believe that planning is very important no matter what you do. I am a person that has to plan out my day! Project planning for anything is important, weather it be for a paper, trip, or our community project.
I think that an important aspect of project planning is that you know what you are getting yourself into. I believe that it helps set out a timeline and when deadlines need to be meet and if these deadlines are possible. Project planning will help show what needs to be done and who will get them done and by when.
-Candace Walker
Monday, February 16, 2009
Wednesday Meeting with the Beautification Committee
The Beautification meeting is Wednesday at 4:00 pm at the Chamber. Please don't be late. We will talk to them about what we are thinking for our project. I think that they will be open to suggestions, but we must be open to what they already have planned. I will be in a meeting with the Chamber Board and will be down for the Beautification meeting as soon as it is over. Please email me at ashley@atchisonautos.com if you have any questions.
Thanks!!! Ashley
Thanks!!! Ashley
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