In our last class we read the case study from D, D & A textbook that presented the question of what to do in the first six months on the job as an executive in charge of a department. Unquestionably, the first couple of months in a new position are the hardest. One is just learning the ropes of the the company, its internal and external problems and its employees. Adding to this, there is the stress of feeling watched closely and questioned even about decisions. It is a challenge, but apparently you do not have to do it alone.
After reading the case study, I went online and searched for an online website that offers recommendations on the first 100 days in the job, and found this helpful, yet pricey program: My First 100 Days. It is a couching company created by Robert Hargrove, executive coach guru, that offers full support to anyone who has been assigned to a new position and is in need of guidance. They do not only offer a set of rules of thumb to follow for everybody, but they will assign you a 24/7 thinking partner who will help you through every step of your first 100 days in the job. So apparently, if the you are having problems prioritizing for the new job, you can hire another brain to the the thinking for you. I am not sure of the success of this couching program. Mr. Hargrove seems to dominate the subject very well, and has a vast experience in helping businessmen and women from all over the world succeed in their organization. He is a inspirational speaker who will motivate you to become one. Now through this website and for a substantial amount of money, you may buy yourself a piece of advise.
Gabriela,
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. Unfortunately, I think it would be a waste of money. I did my popular media review on another supposed guru, Anthony Robbins. And like Robbins, I think Hargrove is full of hot air. If you are appointed, elected, or hired for an executive position someone thought you were qualified for the position. I cannot fathom a situation where anyone would apply for a job and not have some idea of the duties involved. Can you? Furthermore, how would Hargrove know to run such an organization any better than you? There is also an issue of privacy. All of these market gurus who claim to have the answers always offer just enough of the advice to get you hooked. Should I be so inclined I could, and probably successfully, market Professor Casey as an expert in Police Administration. Offer his services to any police department that wants to reduce its costs, maintain its force, and better its public image. While Professor Casey's skill set might be ideal for small police forces it might not be as effective for larger ones or vice versa. All these marketing, management, and financial gurus present a facade that makes it seem like the perfect fit for anyone and everyone. It isn't until to drop down a few thousand dollars that you realize, oh shit, what the hell did I do? And if his advice backfires no one will say "it's ok we understand he gave you bad advice." Its your ass on the line at the job not his. I see no difference in what these gurus are charging thousands for and what we are learning through this MPA program.
Gaurav "Mike" Bawa