In todays ever-changing business climate where it seems like everyone is trying to less
with more, the importance of a good manager is magnified more than ever. The ability of a
manager to adapt to various scenarios and personalities in the work environment will only
enhance a business that is going through constant change. How these individuals handle
these situations can make or break employees morale in turn influencing the very fabric
that is the basis for success.
Planning is defined by identifying specific goals and determining in advance the steps or
actions that are needed to achieve those objectives. Proper planning can alleviate potential
obstacles that would otherwise be detrimental in achieving a specific objective.
Anticipating change is an important factor when going through the planning process,
change is something that will always be prevalent in todays business world and even the
most bulletproof plan will take a beating when this factor comes into play. It is always
important to have input from various resources when considering a plan of action as this
will allow you to consider all avenues of approach and therefore increase your chances of
obtaining your goal. Above everything else, a plan is only as good as the amount of time
and effort that is put forth by all parties involved. For example, my company has recently
set specific hours for deliveries and shipments with the exception of certain critical parts.
Without these pre-determined hours our vendors would spend a lot of time waiting rather
than doing what they came there for. These hours allow our scheduler toschedule larger
