Technology
Picciano
Chapter 10
Software is the most important part of a computer application. There are many important criteria in selecting computer hardware and all of them are important and should be taken into considerations. Some software has a very short lifecycle and others can be used long after the lifecycle. This can force users to continuously have to update their software.
Hall
Chapter 6
Max has to perform a performance review on Stan. Stan is extremely nervous and is sweating. Max has been on the IT team for 9 months. Stan’s interpersonal skills need a lot of work. Stan’s behavior is causing problems. He has been sent to seminars but his behavior does not seem to change. Team leaders do not want Stan on their teams even though he is great as a technician. Max was not able to come up with anything beneficial to motivate Stan. Max was disappointed he could not be the leader that Stan needed him to be. He learned that night from Professor Sensei that as a leader you need to ask from others how you can improve.
Hall, D. (2008). The technology director's guide to leadership the power of great questions. Eugene, Or.: International Society for Technology in Education.
Picciano, A. G. (2011).Educational leadership and planning for technology (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson.
As a leader, sometimes we do need to ask for the help of others. It is not always easy though. Are you, or the leaders that are around you, willing to ask for the help of others, when needed?
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love Max, he is definitely in a pickle in this situation but he has to do whats best for all involved. Stan was to arrogant for his own good, when you think you are bigger than the team you end up working alone. So I definitely would employ the 360 degree evaluation, a reality check from the team could have done Stan some good.
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