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Home Depot Management and Leadership
Management is defined as the act or manner of managing, handling, direction, or control
(dictionary.com). Leadership is defined as an act or instance of leading; guidance;
direction (dictionary.com). They do not mean the same thing; however, it is thought that a
manager should have leadership skills to be able to manage an organization. Not all
managers have great leadership skills and just because a manager does not have these
skills does not mean he or she is a bad manager.
The organization that I chose is Home Depot. There are many management and leadership
roles within the organization. At Home Depot, dedication to serve their customers and
providing the ultimate shopping experience is the highest priority. Helping to maintain this
focus and commitment is a leadership team that believes in the company values. The team
also believes that a commitment to great customer service will create value for all
stakeholders.
Home Depot is built on the principle of creating value for our stockholders while never
forgetting our values. We seek to be profitable, responsible and balance the needs of our
communities. Throughout our company, our associates are challenged with finding ways in
which we can provide the best products for our customers, provide the best possible work
environment for our associates, have a positive impact on the communities in which we
operate, and provide excellent returns for our stockholders.
Working in a Store Support Center, rather than a corporate headquarters, their leadership
