George D. Yarberry
Managing in the Real World will give you helpful tips to improve your managerial skills.The greatest opportunity for all managers is learning the basic skills. You Must be Fundamentally Sound. I have put together many topics that will improve your knowledge in working with people in getting the best results. The manager must be able to plan, organize, monitor, and execute. The manager must be able to communicate and set an example of a leader. They are both so important, because without them, you will likely not be successful.
Time in the operation is continuous and permanent. Nothing can be replaced for time. Time never stops, and once gone, it can never be retrieved. Managers have a lot of requests on their limited time. Managers’ time continues to get away and they have problems monitoring it. Time management skills are necessary for successful managers – these are hands-on techniques that have helped the leading managers reach their highest point of their careers.
George D. Yarberry is known as an expert in distribution management. He has more than thirty years’ experience in running large distribution centers. He has been involved in distribution startups, which included installation of WMS, automation enhancements, mechanization process, and 2.5 million square feet of construction. He has been very successful in developing managers throughout the years. Yarberry has been known to have the top distribution centers in the industry. During his career, his centers have finished in the top spot on numerous occasions. He has been a member of the Council of Logistics, WERC, and President of Industrial Committees. He also served in the U.S. Army and is a Vietnam veteran, receiving the bronze star. “The ability to get results in the workplace is no secret; you make things simple,” says Yarberry. The skills of working through people, improving performance levels, and working by objectives is priceless.
What is respect in the work place? It is the ability to communicate with others fairly, decently, and professionally.
We must all remember the ability to communicate with others starts with our attitudes. The ability to communicate with others is the most important aspect of any business. How do you earn respect with others? The first and probably most important is being able to communicate with respect with your peers. The hardball approach in any business is short term and the fastest way in losing respect with your subordinates. If we are negative and your communications skills are poor or unprofessional you will have a hard time reaching your goals, being successful, and earning respect.
The ability in working through associates starts with your positive attitude. We must always be confident in what we are trying to accomplish and communicate. We must strive in being firm, fair, and consistent by communicating always in a professional way. The ability in communicating your goals and objectives, will help in accomplishing each.
The best way in building your confidence is being prepared. This also will help in delivering your message in a positive way. A lot of supervisors and managers have many tasks to be completed. The ability in managing your time is very critical. Organizational skills in your work assignments are important in accomplishing each in a timely manner.
We must remember that associates want to do good job. The best communicators get the best results. Communications is a two way process. Remember to speak clearly and be specific in your instructions. The good manager must also be a good listener and hear what feedback that is created from your message.
Remember in being successful you must be confident, prepared, organized, and it doesn’t hurt to have a smile on your face.
GEORGE D. YARBERRY
