The Production Line

How does one create a standard operating procedure for a task they have been doing for the last 15 years?  We break down the process and revisit how to find a proper person to take over the task.

We also talk a little about risk management.  How many people should know the task?   How can they not just become redundant in the organization?

Key Words: Production Line, Business, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Delegation, Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Management

There are many reasons to delegate from both a Strategic and Succession Planning perspective.  The reasons are important to how much you delegate and how to delegate.

This episode of the Production Line will look at each of these reasons and help understand the motivation for them.

Key Words: Production Line, Business, Process Improvement, Succession Planning, Strategic Planning, Delegation

Did you know there are at least 10 different levels of delegation ranging from instruction (no responsibility) to succession (all responsibility)?

Let's discuss the differences so we can understand exactly what should, or shouldn't be delegated.

The only way a business leader is going to be able to move on with their career, or a business owner be able to work on their business, if by delegating.

This podcast examines the process of delegation including the steps in successful delegation.

It is the first in a series of podcasts on delegation.

Today we summarize all of the talk about Coaching as a Management Style

Definitions of Management Philosophy and Management Style are discussed with some examples.

DO you what is on the horizon for the next 3-4 weeks?  Come listen in to find out

It's the end of a year and the beginning of a new one.  Time for a quick retrospective.

Are you where you want to be?

Where do you want to be?

What will it take to get there?

Let's take a couple minutes out to appreciate te time of year and take a step in the direction of where you want to be.

Happy Holidays from Jim Trela and the Production Line

Are you a manager that is struggling or looking to move into management?

In this episode, we discuss building a team that works well together and how to coach each team member. How well does your team work together?  Maybe you need a little practice time.

What is your management philosophy?

Last episode, we began the discussion of management style and how a coaching style works in today's world. I've spent many hours playing and coaching hockey, so that will be my analogy.

In this episode we will talk about the management staff, how to find the talent and build your team, and about how your team is structured

Any questions or comments?  Feel free to email me at [email protected]

The Art of Grateful Leadership leadership podcast has been presented to a sponsoring company.

What do Sports Coaching and Business Management have in common?  A lot more than many people think.  This is the first of two podcasts to relate the two and talk about today's management have to act more like a coach than a dictator.

How do you handle a new project?  Here's how I handled a new request for a podcast to support the Center for Grateful Leadership (www.gratefulleadership.com).

You might be surprised to find out how appropriate a Gap Analysis is!