stephen bennett wrote:
> I am developing a short training module for a client in the general area
> of 'managing the overall cost of doing business'. My assignment is to
> train the concepts of effective management of resources, time, people,
> etc.to managers who historically have not had been held accountable to
> managing to a budget - when more money was required, it was provided. My
> client is now realizing that this approach has perpetuated a culture of
> waste and poor planning. Case in point - rather than make an investment
> in hiring an entry level FTE who can be trained and develop loyalty to the
> company a manager is more often inclined to hire a highly skilled
> temporary employee and end up paying 60% more in fees than what the job is
> really worth.
No, Stephen, I can't think of specific resource material as you've asked.
I think the purpose for your training is important, and it's one that I've
been involved with several times. Your example, though, doesn't track
well with me. Hiring is not always the best way to go, and loyalty
development is not relevant to resourcing decisions (because it doesn't
fit in the transactional environments where these people are working).
The key is for managers to report their accountability and management
successes (and failures) to their boss, and for their boss to coach them
for improvement and development. I hope their boss will be involved in
these trainings--and good luck!
Doc
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