...Running head: DUCKS UNLIMITED Ducks Unlimited Describe the leadership practices you would incorporate into this project. I would incorporate the following leadership strategies: 1. Everyone Is Important – Make sure everyone matters and that everyone knows it. Know your team and let your team get to know you. Greet people sincerely; reach out to everyone on your team. Make yourself available, listen to understand, communicate clearly, directly, and honestly. Stand up for the excluded, forget about the chain of command, don’t micromanage, design your culture and treat your people as you would want your customers to be treated. 2. Break the Mold – Be clear about who’s responsible for what, Remember that responsibility and authority goes hand in hand, make every position count, get as flat as you can, eliminate overwork and rethink the meeting structure. Anyone can take responsibility for change, be prepared to take risks, expect resistance, don’t try to win every battle, and you’re never really done. 3. Make People Your Brand –Define the perfect candidate, don’t settle for a clone, look for good people in unlikely places, involve the team in the selection process, select by talent, find a good fit, hire people who are smarter and more talented than you, and describe the job completely. 4. Create Magic Through Training – Give people a purpose, not just an assignment, take role as teacher seriously, become a coach, teach by example, teach the principles of great...
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...Ducks Unlimited KeyStone Convention: Risk Analysis 1) Assess which risk analysis techniques would be most appropriate for this project. Explain your rationale. • Human – from individuals or organizations; may not be able to attend. • Operational – disruption to supplies and operations • Reputational – from loss of interest of individuals attending • Procedural – from failures of accountability • Project – risks of cost over-runs, jobs taking too long, of insufficient product or service quality. • Financial – from business failure • Technical – from advances in technology, technical failure, etc. • Natural – threats from weather, natural disaster, accident, disease, etc. • Political –government policy, foreign influence, etc. 2) Explain how you would determine and prioritize risk for this project. Names Meanings High Medium Low Financial, Technical, Human, Project Procedural, Political, Operation Natural , Reputational Essential Conditional Optional the product is not acceptable unless these requirements are satisfied would enhance the product, but the product is not unacceptable if absent functions that may or may not be worthwhile 3.) Develop a contingency plan which includes considerations, a risk- response matrix and time buffers. Risk Event Response Contingency Plan Trigger Human Retain Stick with Response Low response Operational Transfer transfer to working group Call managers Reputational Transfer transfer to...
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...Project Management Plan for Ducks Unlimited Introduction Ducks Unlimited(DU) has become a leader in habitat preservation and has conserved more than 12.6 million acres (46,900 km²) of waterfowl habitat in North America. DU partners with a wide range of corporations, governments, other non-governmental organizations, landowners, and private citizens to restore and manage areas that have been damaged and to prevent further degradation of existing wetlands. DU is also active in working with others to recommend government policies that will positively influence wetlands and the environment. DU generates $200M in revenues each year, 87% of which goes directly towards habitat conservation. Their sources of revenue include Federal and State habitat reimbursements (32%), conservation easements (27%), sponsors and members (25%), major gifts and donations (11%) and royalties/advertisement (5%). By its efforts DU attempts to benefit biodiversity, water quality, the environment, and the economy in the areas in which it is active.Ducks Unlimited, in keeping with its founder's intentions, also promotes the continuation of safe and regulated waterfowl hunting. The majority of DU's financial contributors and members are waterfowl hunters, and over 90% of those who read DU's magazine are hunters. The DU magazine contains many historical and practical articles on waterfowl hunting, and it obtains revenue from advertisements of waterfowling equipment such as shotguns, ammunition, decoys, and...
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...Established in 1937, Ducks unlimited, Inc. (DU) has conserved nearly 13 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s waterfowl habitat. The core values and guiding principles of DU are: • Waterfowl and Wetlands: We conserve North America’s waterfowl and wetlands. • Ethics: We act to uphold the reputation of DU, treating people and wildlife with respect. • Science-Based Decision: We are committed to science to ensure our programs are sound, efficient and credible. • Team DU: We work together as volunteers and staff. • Waterfowling: We value and enjoy the sport and heritage of hunting. • Collaboration, Not Confrontation: We partner with those who share common goals and values. • Wise Investments: Our goal is to commit over 80 percent of our resources to our science-base conservation mission. • Passion & Commitment: We celebrate the culture of DU as we serve our members. The focus on DU has remained constant since it was formed by a small group of U.S. waterfowl hunters in 1937. That focus, often referred to as a “Singleness of Purpose,” is built upon the understanding that sustainability of waterfowl is determined by success in conserving sufficient habitat...
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...Work Breakdown Structure Ducks Unlimited will be holding its Keystone Conference in Charlottesville, NC in less than 21 months. There has been a reduction in budgeting due to economic conditions beyond the control of Ducks Unlimited. The operating budget for the conference has been reduced by nearly than 75%. Therefore changes have been made to reflect the reduction. The teams who are responsible for speakers, venue, marketing, and registration are all still in place. However there will be fewer speakers and fewer representatives attending the conference. Ducks Unlimited will be divided into regions for the purpose of the conference: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, South, and Pacific. Out of each of these five regions will come five regional representatives and one senior manager who will speak at the conference. Otherwise, the WBS does not change significantly. Cost Estimates Hotel and transportation costs for the event have been reduced because of the need to provide lodging for much fewer attendees. With such a small conference, catering costs will also be reduced by nearly 70%. Costs will be shaved even more with the venue selection. A smaller venue capable of accommodating 30 to 40 attendees will be required, down from the 100 guests originally scheduled. Administration needs and technical requirements will change with the new budget parameters. Administration costs will decrease since attendance at the conference will be very exclusive. Fewer flyers...
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...Standard Decoy in Witchell, Maine, has been making traditional wooden hunting decoys since 1927. Cyrus Witchell began the business by carving a couple of ducks a day by hand. Demand and competition have long since driven the company to use modern machinery and assembly-line techniques, and they now turn out two hundred ducks daily even on the slowest days. When Stewart Alcorn, Cyrus Witchell’s grandson, took over the business, he knew things needed to change. Output hadn’t fallen, and the company was surviving financially despite competition from what he called "plastic ducks" from the Far East. But Alcorn noticed that productivity per worker had stayed the same for ten years, even during the period since the company had bought the latest equipment. While touring the plant, he noticed many employees yawning, and he found himself doing the same. No one quit. No one complained. They all gave him a smile when he walked by. But no one seemed excited with the work. Alcorn decided to take a survey. He appointed a respected worker at each step in the production process to ask each of his or her coworker’s questions and to fill in the response sheets. One conclusion emerged from the survey: The "fine-tuners," as Alcorn thought of them, were the most content. That is, those who used fine tools and brushes to get the ducks’ heads, expressions, and feathers just right seemed to enjoy their work most. In contrast, the people who planed and cut the wood into blocks, rough-cut...
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...You were grossed out, disgusted, and maybe even a bit frightened by the ugliest animals we presented in part one, but part two is certain to make you cringe! Sadly, these animals may never be loved, but at least we can make them into internet stars. That has always been the dream, right? Read on to discover the creatures we have ranked as the top five ugliest animals in existence! Number Five: The Mexican Burrowing Frog. This nasty little frog looks like just a gooey, purple blob of slime- which is why it belongs on our list. The Mexican Burrowing Frog is chubby in appearance, and has a pointed nose. Its feet are rather unique, featuring a shovel-like shape and even horns. Needless to say, it is an excellent digger. In addition to Mexico, they have also been known to live in Central America and the United States. Although, you may never see one; they live in underground tunnels and only come up to play in the rain. Number Four: The Angler Fish. Also known as the monkfish. This nightmarish fish is known primarily for its large head and adaptive lure that dangles in front of its face. You may recognize him from his appearance in Finding Nemo. This lure, attached to its dorsal spine, calls the attention of its prey before it the fish snatches it up with its tiny, sharp teeth. It lurks in the darkest depths of the Atlantic Ocean usually, and is also observed to have brown flesh covered in warts that serves as a great camouflage. Number Three: The Fruit Fly. Often, the unattractiveness...
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...Altshuler, 2012); so many young people, both male and female, struggle with the image they are “supposed” to uphold much due to society’s stereotypical acceptations of what beauty is supposed to be, they can lose sight of what is truly more important than superficial appearance. Anderson’s story starts off describing the setting which is an old farm next to a lake amongst the forest trees. Within the old farm’s overgrown reeds a mother duck is sitting on her eggs getting ready for them to hatch. Finally the day comes and all the babies emerge from their shells and are ready to live, all the eggs except the largest egg of the bunch which had no signs of movement yet. Contemplating what to do with the egg, and after talking to another duck about what she should do, the mother duck decided to sit on the egg for a little while longer. After a few days or so the large egg finally hatched and the ugliest duckling crept out of the shell. This baby duckling was very ugly and did not look like the others, the mother duck accepted and cared for the baby duck...
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...Standard Decoy in Witchell, has been making traditional wooden hunting decoys since 1927. Cyrus Witchell began the business by carving a couple of ducks a day by hand. Demand and competition have long since driven the company to use modern machinery and assembly-line techniques, and they now turn out two hundred ducks daily even on the slowest days. When Steward Alcorn, Cyrus Witchell’s grandson, took over the business, he knew things needed to change. Output had not fallen, and the company was surviving financially despite competition from what he called “plastic ducks” from the Far East. But Alcorn noticed that the productivity per worker had stayed the same for ten years, even during the period since the company had bought the latest equipment. While touring the plant, he noticed many employees yawning, and he found himself doing the same. No one quit. No one complained, They all gave him a smile when he walked by. But no one seemed excited with the work. Alcorn decided to undertake a survey. He appointed a respected worker at each step in the production process to ask each of his or her co-workers questions and to fill in response sheets. One conclusion emerged from the survey : The “fine-tuners”, as Alcorn thought of them, were the most content ones. That is, those who used fine tools and brushes to get the ducks’ heads, expressions, and feathers just right seemed to enjoy their work most. In contrast, the people who planed and cut the wood into blocks, rough...
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...over heels with the beautiful scenery that nature brought upon my eyes. As I arrived to the house in the evening, I looked up and I was able to see the stars that lit up the sky above me. As I walk down to the lake, I was able to hear the crickets’ chirping and the owls hooting as they hear the crackling of the snow that I’m stepping upon. As I look through the horizon of the snow, I saw the never ending slope falling towards the lake that apparently was frozen. As I sat on one of the unfrozen steps, I looked up once again, and I see the beautiful full moon sitting on a cloud. The stars shined even brighter when the moon glistened its light down to Earth. The lake looked really calm and I only saw a couple of ripples being caused by a female duck and her ducklings swimming in the middle of the lake. In the morning when I looked outside the window, the sun shined beautifully through the icicles that dangled down the side of the house. When I drove down to the city, you can see the cities that are at sea level. As I continued looking down, I see the clouds climbing up the mountains. And as I reach out of the car’s window, I can feel the refreshing mist that touches my fingertips. The scenery of the cities down below can’t no longer be seen because of the clouds the cover the scene like a...
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...Ariel Thomas Mrs. Mitchell English IV-4 7 May 2012 The Ugly Duckling Analysis As the ugly duckling in the fairytale finds himself transformed into a beautiful swan surrounded by all of the other swans and creatures who once rejected him, he hears a young child exclaim that He is the most beautiful. Throughout the story, the ugly duckling calls the swans he sees “royal birds.” At the end he becomes one of these birds and exclaims “such happiness I did not dream of when I was the ugly duckling.” In society, many people are constantly comparing themselves to others every chance they get. There are only few to accept who they are and then work each and every day to their fullest potential to become the best they can be; to challenge themselves, question everything they do, and then reflect upon each experience in the end. Society is full of ugly ducklings that cross paths with cats and hens; however few have the attitude that the ugly duckling has. Most people dream of looking like someone else, wishing they would be treated as the others they see are, and find themselves trying to live up to others standards, rather than their own. The ugly duckling gave all he can to life and fought for himself rather than listening to the other animals. The duckling tried not to bother others and just exist as he was, never even wishing to be someone else, no matter how happy others seemed or how easy their lives appeared. He used all of his inner strength to be himself, something many...
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...Outline and evalute the breakdown of relationships A01- Duck skills maintenance A02-Shavier, Rofhling IDA- gender bias PA- ccet - china A01-rollie and duck -stages of breakdown A02 - Tashiro and Frazier A03- methological flaws IDA - determinsitic Duck suggested that relationships breakdown due to various of reasons, such as lack of skills. This means that people in the relationships have a lack of interpersonal skills to make eachother mutally satisfyimg, if a person lacks interpersonal skills or social skills have poor conversational skills and are bad at indicatomg they like a particular person it could lead the other partner to believe they are unintresting, unrewarding in their interactions. This then leading to the breakdown of a relationship. Additionally, Duck suggested that if a raltaionship is lacking in stimulation then breakdown will occur. Lack of stiumulation is when you expect the relationship to change and develop but does not. This results in the partner being unsatisfied thus forming the relationship to stop. Maintenance diffulties is another reason why relationships breakdown. This is where there is a strain caused in a realtionship e.g if a couple can not see eachother for various of reasons. This may be due to not living close together or that their jobs causes them to find it difficult to spend time with eachother. Therefore if a relationship has maintenance difficulties Duck suggests it will lead to a breakdown in the relationship. ...
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...The term duck decoy may refer to two distinct devices, both used for hunting wildfowl. One is a long cone-shaped wickerwork tunnel installed on a small pond to catch wild ducks. After the ducks settled on the pond, a small, trained dog would herd the birds into the tunnel. The catch was formerly sent to market for food, but now these are only used to catch ducks to be ringed and released: see ornithology. The word decoy, also originally found in English as "coy", derives from the Dutch de kooi (the cage) and dates back to the early 17th century, when this type of duck trap was introduced to England from the Netherlands. As "decoy" came more commonly to signify a person or a device than a pond with a cage-trap, the latter acquired the retronym "decoy pool".[citation needed] The other form of duck decoy, otherwise known as a hunting decoy or wildfowl decoy, is a life-size model of the creature. The hunter places a number about the hunting area as they will encourage wild birds to land nearby, hopefully within the range of the concealed hunter. Originally carved from wood, they are now made from plastic. Wildfowl decoys (primarily ducks, geese, shorebirds, and crows, but including some other species) are considered a form of folk art. Collecting decoys has become a significant hobby both for folk art collectors and hunters. The world record was set in September 2007 when a pintail drake and Canada goose, both by A. Elmer Crowell sold for 1.13 million...
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...Hydrographic dip kits have the ability to turn an old beat up gun into a gun that turns heads and encourages jealousy. Quite a lot of guns used by waterfowl hunters are typically camouflaged in some way or another, and this trend makes hydrographic dip kit a very effective and inexpensive way to modernize older firearms. This method of applying a camouflage pattern may certainly not be the best way, but it certainly is one of the easiest ways to do it at home. This process is quite simple and any person that set their mind to using a hydrographic dip kit could easily utilize this method of applying pattern schemes to revamp their older firearms. Hydrographic dip kits only need minimal effort to produce the desired results. All it takes is...
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...er 2, 2017 Since a young age, most of us have been told the common tale of the Ugly Duckling. An ugly brown duck hatches from his egg to discover that he is not like the rest of his family. His family teases and abuses him as does everyone else he encounters. Since no one wants him, he is forced to live alone. But much to everyone’s surprise, he matures and grows into a swan, the most beautiful bird of them all. In this story the ugly duckling is shown as an outlier and as an outlier he rises above the rest. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, another successful outlier who rose above expectations was Sarah Breedlove, better known as Madam C.J. Walker. As an African American woman during her time she wasn’t given many job opportunities....
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