...Management and Leadership Teresa Moore MGT/330 May 27, 2012 Mike Dillhyon, Jr. Management and Leadership It takes both great management and great leadership to run any successful company. According to Bateman and Snell (2009), “management is the process of working with people and resources to accomplish organizational goals,” and “a leader is one who influences others to attain goals.” Effective managers do not always equate to charismatic leaders. People in administrative and supervisory positions who successfully perform their roles and responsibilities do this without being great leaders. Though the two go hand in hand they play different roles within the company. Managers keep the company working like a well-oiled machine, while leaders empower their staffs with visions to what may come in the future because of their hard work. When done properly a company with great management and leadership chemistry is unstoppable. The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) has been just that – unstoppable. The YMCA is a cause-driven organization focusing on youth development, healthy living, social responsibility, and tackling the nations’ epidemic on obesity and inactivity. The YMCA was started in 1844 by a young farmer boy, George Williams, who became a department store worker in London, England. He organized the first YMCA along with 11 friends which began as a Bible study and prayer meeting for young men and evolved into a community outreach program. The YMCA...
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...The conflict over the ownership of the YMCA’s building rages on, with no solution. The YMCA has owned the building for over 20 years, bringing lots of people that care deeply about who runs and owns the building. But soon, the building they’ve grown to love may be under new ownership. As the mayor was leaning towards new ownership, most citizens thought all hope was lost. But as the mayor suddenly resigned, this may change. The election of Sherwood’s mayor has been controversial itself, even before the YMCA’s contract expired. Of course, both the mayor and city council had to an opinion on the matter. Most of the city council had agreed with most of Sherwood, and had taken the side of keeping the YMCA. Although, the mayor and a couple other...
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...YMCA is a non-profited organization set for youth to set and achieve their educational and personal goals. Giving these youth an opportunity to prepare themselves for the future, will give them the confidence and push they need to become successful. At YMCA they give guidance on how to use available resources to become active members of society. This organization engages the youth in the South Hampton area, which has a high poverty and homeless rate of 12.4% (1). Regardless of background or income, an opportunity is given to form a partnership to deliver change and strengthen the community. Since 1885, YMCA has become the first facility that provided services to promote healthy living, youth, and social responsibility. YMCA was established...
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...6 Vandalism and Theft 7 Disease and Contraction of Illness 8 Financial Coverage 8 Conclusion 8 Appendix 9 Exhibit 1: Cooper Koo Family YMCA Under Construction 9 Exhibit 2: YMCA’s Purpose 10 Exhibit 3: 10 Exhibit 4: 11 Bibliography 13 Introduction The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) YMCA has approved plans to convert the Pan Am Athletes’ Village located on Front and Cherry Street into the largest YMCA centre following the games in 2015.The 82,000 square feet “Cooper Koo Family YMCA” is expected to attract a diverse neighbourhood with an expected population increase of 13.5% by 2020.The green facility currently under construction will be equipped with a full gymnasium including exercise and fitness studios, as well as a swimming pool (Exhibit 1).Cooper Koo is to continue to promote the YMCA’s vision to build healthier communities and commit to the association’s guiding principles to remain ethical, accountable and proactive (Exhibit 2). As Risk Management Consultants in reviewing this project, we are taking the proactive approach to identify and assess the facility’s operational legal risks and to mitigate the major risk areas prior to a breach (Exhibit 3).This report examines the identified legal risks in detail and devises a risk management plan to avoid, reduce, transfer or retain such risks. As the largest YMCA in the GTA, Cooper Koo will aim to attract and retain new members from a diverse community and it is therefore crucial for the facility to protect...
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...The Best HR Department Project Lauren Secko Human Resource Management SNHU 71 Aiken Street, Unit H6 Norwalk, CT 06851 Telephone: 203.550.8114 Email: lsecko@newcanaanymca.org Instructor: Dr. Bonnie Nelsen Executive Summary The best HR departments are ones that bring out the best in the team that they are working with. This is done through asking for and being open to feedback from those that you are representing. There are many components that go into this process, and one is no more important than the next. It is all of them together that brings forth an innovative and inclusive HR department that is there to service each and every staff member that is hired. From training and development, to retention and top talent recruitment, HR departments need to understand what is important to their staff and how they can make that team feel engaged and valued. When one is able to perfect that, they can then formulate a department and company that is working towards a common mission and goal. I hope to address this process through my paper that follows. The Best HR Department The best HR departments are ones that are able to attract and help to retain top talent. These departments help their employees feel valued as more than just a number or a tool to make their company better. Instead they make sure that employees know that who they are outside of work and what experiences they bring to the table every day, are valued and received. HR should be a place...
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...Decreasing the A.M.B. YMCA Employee Turnover Rate Course Project Proposal Introduction of Organization The Young Men’s Christian Academy, also known as the YMCA, is the world’s leading non-profit organization and is present in over 10,000 communities across the nation. With more than 2,600 locations, the Y, as it is now more commonly refer to, provides programs, whose focus is on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. (YMCA of the USA, 2012) Particularly, the Arthur M. Blank Family Youth Y is one of the 28 Y locations in the Metro Atlanta area. This location only provides on childcare services through its Preschool and After-school Programs. Between these two programs, they employ up to 50 staff members. They are dedicated to the following goals: help children develop their full potential, support and strengthen the family unit, and deliver childcare in a caring, safe, and positive environment. (YMCA Metro Atlanta) The After-school Program is a state licensed program that admits elementary school students between grade levels kindergarten through 5th grade. During this program, children are engaged in the following activities: academic enhancement (i.e. homework assistance, reading, math, science, annual spelling bees, and CRCT Prep), an hour of health, wellness and nutrition activities, and an hour of enrichment activities including, but not limited to character development, volunteering, poetry, and cultural appreciation. Children...
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...directors typically appreciate working with coaches and athletes to improve teams by helping them reach their full potential by being responsible, working well with people, speaking well in front of a large crowd, and most importantly being a strong leader. Oftentimes athletic directors get overlooked, and won’t get the recognition they deserve, because all the glory and praise usually goes to the outstanding coaches who get the job done for their teams. Many people will totally forget about the tactical side of being in an athletic office. Seeing the vision long term, being persistent, and diligent is most definitely key to being a responsible leader of athletics at that particular school. Athletic directors should usually like being in a leadership position, and they sometimes can even be moved into positions with a conference office, which will probably pay more in the long run....
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...Team C Learning Assignment Composed By: Billy MacNair, Crystal Revis, Heather Ibarra, Danyl Chahal, and Nakia Matthews HCS/451 Healthcare Quality Management and Outcome Analysis Week 4 Organizational Performance Management Paper Classroom Facilitator: Lauri Rose Introduction: The assignment included in this team collaboration defines, analyses, and explores the similarities and differences between the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the American Medical Association (AMA), as well as determines proposals for improving management and accreditation requirements with effective compliancy. This study also provides a table in the appendix documenting resources and validating organizational schematics. The Similarities and Differences among the Organizations: One of the first and most obvious similarities between these organizations is that they were created with the intention of helping people. Creating somewhat of a guideline for others to follow in how things should be handled amongst the various areas each organization reaches. The American Medical Association was founded with the intention furthering education in health care through physicians and specialists and establishing the criteria needed for holding an MD. They also established the first set of medical ethics at their first meeting. The Americans with Disabilities Act was created because there was a need for those who suffered from disabilities of varying severities...
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...“I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots.” -Albert Einstein- There are many who believe this day has arrived. In a world of smartphones, emails and text messages, a unique and negative situation is developing – the deterioration of one’s interpersonal, conversational and social skills. How important are these skills? If you want to maximize your business and/or career potential they are an absolute necessity. In business you not only need to communicate, but you also have to educate, stimulate and motivate. The obvious positive aspect of face-to-face or at least voice-to-voice is the enhanced ability to read body language or measure tonal response. But there is so much more in developing the skills necessary and how best to use technology to accomplish them. It starts with what doesn't change, human nature and developing an understanding of the principles and methodology based on it. What changes are the tools we use and how we use technology to communicate. Understanding what motivates people, how to foster teamwork and collaboration are fundamental needs of any organization. Do you know what "drives" employee engagement? Studies have shown that if an employee is dissatisfied with their immediate supervisor, there is an 80 percent chance that they are disengaged. This statistic reinforces the significance of building positive relationships in the workplace. Similarly, having a “caring” manager is one of...
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...environment, SWOT analysis, corporate-level strategy, business-level strategy, and my recommendation for Bally Total Fitness. History, Development, and Growth Dave “Wild man” Wildman is said to be the founder of Bally Fitness, but it was Raymond T. (Ray) Moloney back in the early 1930’s who decided to create an affordable past time of pinball. Anyone could play pinball at the price of seven balls for one cent or 10 balls for a nickel. In January of 1932, Ray founded the popular past time while working under Lion Manufacturing in Chicago. The Ballyhoo pinball game was easy to make and very profitable. With the creation of the “Goofy,” the “Airway,” the “Rocket,” and the “Bumper” pinball machines, Bally Manufacturing, under Moloney’s leadership, took off. Bally Manufacturing headquarters remained in Chicago at the same address for almost 50 years. In 1936, Bally Manufacturing developed the automatic dice machine named “Reliance”. This development was an overnight success and prompted further delving into the three wheeled slots, and the newest addition the “Bally Baby.” The “Bally Baby” was a five by seven inch, eight pound slot machine which drove Moloney deeper into the gaming arena. Prompted by the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Moloney stopped all gaming...
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...Sport Management We were given the task to explore three websites that define their own version of what sport management actually in tales and how it is applied in the real world as we know it. The first website we were ask to look through for a definition is called the North American Society for Sport Management. When looking through this site I found they stated that NASSM is actively involved in supporting and assisting professionals working in the fields of sport, leisure and recreation. The purpose of the North American Society for Sport Management is to promote, stimulate, and encourage study, research, scholarly writing, and professional development in the area of sport management - both theoretical and applied aspects (North American Society For Sport Management, 2013). They also have a journal with a mission statement stating; The Journal of Sport Management publishes research and scholarly review articles; short reports on replications, test development, and data reanalysis (Research Notes); editorials that focus on significant issues pertaining to sport management (Sport Management Perspectives); articles aimed at strengthening the link between sport management theory and sport management practice (From the Field); journal abstracts (Sport Management Digest); book reviews (Off the Press); and news items of interest to professionals in sport management (Management Memos) (North American Society For Sport Management, 2013). I believe this is a well-grounded definition...
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...Hill-Rom in 2008. K-Tron serves the bulk solids material handling markets, which focuses on feeding and pneumatic conveying systems and screening equipment. K-Tron designs, produces, markets, and services their equipment. (K-Tron) Hillenbrand Incorporated employs 3,200 of the 6,500 people in the city of Batesville, Indiana. Hillenbrand has a commitment to corporate governance. The board of governance consists of 12 individuals including the CEO of the company, Kenneth A. Camp. The board of directors is elected by its many shareholders that make up 215,845 shares of the company. Hillenbrand has 3 major core competencies. These tactics to effective governance is to apply strategy management, lean business practices, and intentional talent development. (Hillenbrand Inc.) Hillenbrand’s view on strategy management is that it is the...
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...6. Market Analysis 6.1 Industry An estimated 25 million children age six through eighteen participate in one or more school or community based athletic program. This number is on the rise as the average age of children entering such programs has dropped. In order to supervise, teach and manage these athletes, approximately 2.5 million coaches spend an average of 80 hours per season with them. The majority of coaches volunteer for programs organized by community bodies, religious organizations and recreational facilities. Most are adults who leave coaching as soon as their children lose interest or eligibility for continued sports competition. Without a national agency to coordinate sports programs, there exists great variation in the manner in which sponsoring agencies organize teams. Overall, though, youth athletics have moved from relatively unstructured to highly organized over the past two decades. Youth athletics may be conveniently divided into six categories of youth sports programs, including: * Agency-sponsored programs * National youth service organizations * Club sports * Recreation programs * Intramural programs * Interscholastic programs Of these six categories, the first four are community-based and the last two are conducted through educational facilities. Since a high percentage of...
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...Bally Total Fitness Marketing AuditBally Total Fitness is the largest, and only nationwide, commercial operator of fitness centers. Bally's has approximately four million members and 420 facilities across the United States and around the globe. (ballyfitness.com, 2004) A marketing audit was performed on the company in order to assess their total marketing program to see what was and was not working to increase business. The following will summarize key findings of environmental aspects and marketing. Finally, any recommended actions that may be considered for future planning will be discussed. The environmental aspects that were considered for the Bally Total Fitness audit were demographics, markets and competition. Demographic trends have shown that the older segments of the United States (ages 45-65+) are growing the fastest. Bally Total Fitness would be wise to consider marketing towards this age group as their needs change. An estimated 50 million people will be members to a fitness center in just six years, the year 2010. This is due to an increased desire towards healthy living. The general population is becoming more aware of the benefits of exercise to promote health and wellness. The Markets part of the audit shows that there is three major trends that health clubs should be attentive of. These major trends are insurance paid weight-loss, a global battle against obesity and an end to low-carb confusion. Health clubs are part of the solution and should promote...
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...have a multitude of options for everyone, and a wide range of group exercises and fitness programs. Select facilities also offer racquet sports, pools, basketball courts and other recreational activities. The company’s successful growth over the years is a result of many things, including its innovative fitness programs, well-trained staff, dedication to quality and service and continual facility improvement. But foremost, the New York Sports Club success has been earned by placing members satisfaction above all else. So when you have satisfied members, they get results from their fitness program, which becomes a win-win situation for all participants. 2.0 Situation Analysis Membership Driven, which consists of four project management consultants, were hired by New York Sports Club (NYSC) located in New York City on 23rd Street and Park Avenue in the Gramercy area to increase their club membership. The main goal is to establish and increase club membership from three target markets located in the Gramercy area: Gramercy residents, corporations in the Gramercy area (a one mile radius), and continuing education participants. This action will facilitate with the enrollment of mature audiences in which New York Sports Club is targeting and the goal is to reach approximately 1000 new members or a 3 to...
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