Thursday, June 11, 2009
Week 2, Blog 2, Chapter 3
When reading over “What is Human Relations” in chapter 3 on page 82, I strongly agreed with what Mary Parker Follett’s way of thinking. Known as “the brightest star in the management firmament of her time,” she voiced her opinion on leadership, communication, social processes, and community. She believed that people should cooperate together creating excellence at work, home, and community. I really related to the way Follett thought about group work and not isolating individuals. I believe it’s crucial to get along and work together effectively. Me being a communications major, I see the importance in group and team work academically and in the workplace. The leadership role is one that affects the group and the organization.
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I agree that communication is crucial to functional relationships. Perhaps, myself being a communications major, we are more tuned in to the communication process and the consequences of it breaking down. Having effective communication between two parties (or more) is key in getting group work accomplished be it at work, home or school. Having a leader who has the ability to communicate effectively his or her needs to others is what allows an organization to be successful in an increasingly competitive world.
ReplyDeleteI think it's really inspiring and something of interest when you realize that Mary Parker Follett lived when, "the first assumption that all people 'want to feel united, tied, bound to something, some cause, bigger than them,'" was so far from people's minds. I guess it does take the brightest star in management to shine a light into people's ideals, that leading up to the industrial age employees can be viewed more than just a cog. I appreciate my chance at studying communication and business and learn how to effectively work in groups at work and school. Follett's ideas about how we should think about empowering the individual for greater social collaboration was revolutionary back than, but it is significant today.
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