Blog Evaluation

Well I have to admit that these blogs were pretty annoying, and have been very hard to keep up with. I've been late with a couple of these Posts, but I did get them done (take that into consideration). Aside from it being somewhat inconvenient, I will admit that it has "value."
I think this has allowed us to get to know eachother a little better. We have been able to write how we feel about cerain aspects of the class, while also being able to write anything else we want. It also gave us a chance to voice our opinions when other students in the class would not allow us to, as well as being more clear and concise with time to think about what we want to say. With the somewhat open-ended questions about class activities, I was able to think about what was done in class and get the most out of the activity. By being able to "think outside of the box," so to speak. I was able to look deeper into the activity to see what it was that the Professor was trying to teach us.
I highly doubt that I will continue to post onto this blog after the semester is over. But I will definitely keep it in the back of my mind

Vision With No Action by Kevin Calderon

Vision With No Action

by Kevin Calderon

What happens to Vision with No Action?

Does it fail

Like a future-less vision?

Or fall short

Like a leader-less position?

Does it soar like an Eagle in the sky?

Or survive 24 hours

Like an annoying fly?

Maybe it just sits lifeless

Like a statue

I'll be an Actor in My Vision...

How 'bout you?

My Management "Type"

So according to the leadership/diagnostic conducted in class, I am a C high I. The C stands for Conscientious and the I stands for Influence. In essence, my emphasis is on working conscientiously within existing circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy while also putting an emphasis on shaping the environment by influencing or persuading others. So to make it a little more clear, before I start on any project I like to gather as much information as I can in order to complete the project efficiently and accurately while influencing my teammates to follow my mindset. According to this diagnostic, that is.
I have to say that this test did, indeed, accurately guage management/leadership type. Ever since I took this test, I've realized just how much this applies to me. Even when it comes to going out with a friend or making plans. I have to know exactly where we're going and how we're getting there. I don't feel comfortable otherwise.
I do feel that it is possible to become another type, but that would mean changing and most of the time it is best to "Be Yourself" so I am not sure how effective the change would be. For this reason, I am happy with my diagnostic result.
I don't really know how effective it is to determine someone's management type through this test because after spending some time with someone you will eventually get an idea of what kind of person he/she is.

Vision

As these last couple of days of the semester wind down, I realize how close I am to graduating from Baruch. I have been setting up Goals for my Life...Life after Baruch. Here is a list of some:

1. I would like to own a house by the time I move out of my parent's house.
2. I would like to be able to balance my career with my family, while putting more of a focus on my family.
3. I would like to be able to travel to many different places

Right now, I live at home with my parents which is a great convenience because I don't have many expenses. This allows me to focus on my studies. Living in a house has spoiled me, and now that I will be graduating soon, I would like to move into my own house because of the comfort and privacy.

By the time my career actually sets off, I would like to start my own family. I have always been one to value family and I know how hard it must be to focus on raising my children while trying to build my career. So I will have to try and find some balance in order to make it work.

Another goal is to travel. I have always wanted to see different countries; from Europe to Asia, etc.

In order to make all of this happen, I will focus on what I have learned/will learn from my Education as well as taking my parents' example in how they are able to balance their careers while finding time to spoil my brothers and me. As far as traveling goes, my successful career will have to take care of that.

Chaos Within Four Walls

Accomodation:
-Seeing issues as more important to others than self.
I feel that I took this approach to the class activity because my grade on the exam satisfied me. I knew that it was no longer about me looking out for me, because I was in a good spot. But I also knew that some of my other colleagues did not do as well. So I decided to fight for a solution that would benefit the class as a whole.
I feel that the result of the decision-making process benefitted the whole class. Sure we did not get to, thoroughly, review the format for the next exam but now that we are more familiar with the format it should help us to know what to look for.
Although there was not much structure within the decision-making process, I think we behaved ourselves in a very professional manner and came to a desirable conclusion for everyone.

King Tut

King Tut...that is the name my group decided on for our egg-protection device. Out of the five steps in the planning process, we went through four. We: 1) defined our goals and objectives; 2) determined our resources and goals vis-a-vis objectives; 3) developed several alternative strategies; and 5) implemented the plan and evaluated the results. We bypassed the fourth step, by accident. We had originally tried to plan certain tasks but when the time began to wind down, we each just fell into a role that allowed the device to be built on time. Yes, it was built but not according to our "tactical plan."
Judging from the outcome of our egg-protection device, I would have to say that my team's ultimate performance could not have gone any better. We followed the guidelines and our device worked. Each of us agreed on the final idea and helped out in the construction of it. I don't really think that our team could have been more effective.
As a side note, this class was, by far, the most interesting class I have had in my college experience. I look forward to the next group assignment.

Everyone's Biggest Managment Issue

I know that alot of people have said that Time Management is their biggest management issue, but at the risk of sounding like a follower I'd have to agree and say that Time Management is my biggest management problem as well. It isn't easy balancing a part-time job, being a full-time student and having a Girlfriend but I am determined to make it work because it is what makes me happy. I know how important school is, so that has to come first but I also need money so I have to work. And why else would I need money if I didn't have my Girlfriend to spend it on.
So that's my management problem and I hope to learn how to deal with it better throughout the semester.