In attendance: Tula, Drew, Maggie, Djuina, Shirley, Virginia, Cedric, Melissa, LeRoy, and Nathan (Host).
VIDEO/BOOK DISCUSSION:
Nathan started the meeting with an interesting episode from the Twilight Zone, called "Five Characters in Search of an Exit". At the end of the video the group discussed how it related to what we deal with at work. Drew said, "The video went well with the book". LeRoy said, "The clown is conditioned to stay in the box". Nathan added that sometimes it takes a new staff member or manager to bring in a new perspective or ideas. Also, realize that until someone else comes in, it may not have been possible to try something new or different.
Remember that the buy-in is crucial; and if they failed one time or have trust issues then they may not try again. Don't be afraid if they fail. Also remember, sometimes the buy-in works best when the people notice the boss actually achieving the goal or excited about the goal.
Djuina said, "yes some things need to be the same/consistent, like policies and procedures; but, other things can be unique as a location. What works at one branch doesn't work at others.
Watch your wording/expressions to help with the buy-in. Djuina added at the end "It's your actions/body language that they're watching".
ICE BREAKER:
Nathan gave each of a "weird" job with our own unique personalities. We had to interview for that position with our personalities. Each of these jobs are actually listed in the world. For example: Drew had deodorant tester; Tula had face feeler; and Djuina had line stander. Odd jobs but someone has to do them.
NOTES FROM DJUINA:
Collier will have a soft opening on March 27th. Their GRAND opening will be April 22nd on Earth Day.
Blue Ridge will have their grand opening on May 13th. No soft opening for them.
Johnson will start their tagging on the 19th of March, so they are still needing help with discarding. Djuina is going to bring gloves and masks, due to the mold and dust.
Next meeting will be @ SMITH on April 5th. Shirley will email everyone the title of the book to read, ASAP.
The May book reading will "Don't Need a Title to be a Leader", which will be hosted by Virginia @ FLORES.
The list for TLA and ALA approved attendees has not been announced.
Ask your asst. manager about training needs, find out what they want/need.
Email Djuina with the names of people who would be interested in sitting on interview panels.
Scenic Woods closes Monday.
Let Djuina know if there is anything that your group/location needs/wants, she will see what she can get for you before the end of the fiscal year.
Also, for those going to the Houston Rodeo, there is FREE parking for city employee (must show badge), at 8000 N. Stadium.
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Manager's Meeting @ BLU 02/1/2017
In Attendance: Djuina, Tula, Cedric, Shirley, Drew, Maggie, LeRoy, Nathan, and Melissa.
The meeting began with a tour of Blue-Ridge, which is still being arranged by the staff members. The WIC center has yet to begin their "move-in".
There was a group discussion about the YS meetings; and the need for more idea share, and the need to work out a rotation with staff to attend the monthly meetings.
TEAM BUILDING:
Each member looked to the person on their left and gave them a compliment.
BOOK DISCUSSION:
The group talked about Ubuntu.
One person stated that to achieve our goal we have to work as a team. Another stated that we need to look for the humanity in people; and we cannot judge a book by it's cover. We are managers for a reason; but show people that YOU can trust THEM to do the job.
There may be times you have to micromanage a staff member but set deadlines to ween the staff member off of micromanaging; don't continuously do it.
NOTES FROM DJUINA:
Talk with your staff about switching Saturdays, openly at meetings. Make sure that whoever is the highest ranking staff member on that Saturday, that they can handle being in charge.
Let your staff know that "taking a short lunch" should be asked for, when it comes to making up time during the week. Continue to check kronos throughout the day.
The next meeting will be at STANAKER on March 8th. The book to read is "Five Dysfunctions of a Team".
Don't forget to count those impromptu trainings with customers as a program.
Collier may be open by Valentine's Day; while Blue Ridge is set to open in March.
Think about if you want to keep the meeting locations rotating or keep them all at central.
Don't forget about the Staff Appreciation Funds or the Summer Food Training at Denver Harbor.
Please remember to email Djuina a memo report about your conversation with your asst. manager.
The meeting began with a tour of Blue-Ridge, which is still being arranged by the staff members. The WIC center has yet to begin their "move-in".
There was a group discussion about the YS meetings; and the need for more idea share, and the need to work out a rotation with staff to attend the monthly meetings.
TEAM BUILDING:
Each member looked to the person on their left and gave them a compliment.
BOOK DISCUSSION:
The group talked about Ubuntu.
One person stated that to achieve our goal we have to work as a team. Another stated that we need to look for the humanity in people; and we cannot judge a book by it's cover. We are managers for a reason; but show people that YOU can trust THEM to do the job.
There may be times you have to micromanage a staff member but set deadlines to ween the staff member off of micromanaging; don't continuously do it.
NOTES FROM DJUINA:
Talk with your staff about switching Saturdays, openly at meetings. Make sure that whoever is the highest ranking staff member on that Saturday, that they can handle being in charge.
Let your staff know that "taking a short lunch" should be asked for, when it comes to making up time during the week. Continue to check kronos throughout the day.
The next meeting will be at STANAKER on March 8th. The book to read is "Five Dysfunctions of a Team".
Don't forget to count those impromptu trainings with customers as a program.
Collier may be open by Valentine's Day; while Blue Ridge is set to open in March.
Think about if you want to keep the meeting locations rotating or keep them all at central.
Don't forget about the Staff Appreciation Funds or the Summer Food Training at Denver Harbor.
Please remember to email Djuina a memo report about your conversation with your asst. manager.
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