ERIC Number: EJ965613
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 2
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The "New Guy": "Good Management Begins with Good People"
Vicars, Dennis
Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine Since 1978, n198 p16-17 Mar-Apr 2011
The author believes the two most valuable employees in an organization are the valued person(s) that has been there forever and helped build the infrastructure and processes and a "new guy" who questions why they exist. The seasoned professionals not only understand the processes, infrastructure, culture, educational programs, and vision, but were probably instrumental in the creation and development. The "new guy's" initial contribution, on the other hand, is the freshness she brings to the job to respectfully question (oftentimes silently) these very processes that have been in effect for a long time. Not only do new people want to fit in and be accepted, but they want to understand everything quickly and make a positive contribution as soon as possible. In that learning process where everything is new, comes the greatest opportunity to ask why, if not verbally, at least mentally. Encouraging questioning in a safe and secure environment promotes trust and a sense of loyalty. Valuing the "new guy's" thoughts, questions, and suggestions is what gives one insight into the things he/she no longer questions.
Descriptors: Participative Decision Making, Change Strategies, Organizational Change, Learning Processes, Novices, Early Childhood Education, Change Agents, Inquiry, Information Seeking, School Administration, Leadership Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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