Mark's Mangement journal

  This week I learned that managing innovation and change is one of the most important parts of keeping a business growing. Change can be difficult, but it’s necessary when the company wants to stay competitive or improve the way things are done. The chapter showed that innovation doesn’t just come from big ideas — it also comes from listening to employees, encouraging creativity, and being open to new ways of doing things. At my workplace, I’ve seen how managers who explain the reasons for change and support their team through it make everything run smoother. It reminded me that good leadership is about helping people adjust, not forcing them to. I liked how the chapter connected change with motivation and teamwork — it made me realize how important it is to keep everyone involved when something new is introduced.

  This week’s topic on decision making helped me understand how much thought and structure goes into the choices managers make every day. The chapter explained the steps of decision making, from recognizing a problem to finding solutions and then following through on them. I realized that good decisions don’t just happen—they come from clear thinking, planning, and learning from past experiences. When I did the “Take a Moment: Know Yourself” exercises, I learned that my decision style is mostly analytical . I like to gather facts, compare options, and think carefully before deciding. That made sense to me because even outside of work, I usually take my time before making big choices. But I also noticed that being too analytical can sometimes slow me down, especially when quick action is needed. The chapter also reminded me that no one decision style is perfect. A good manager should be flexible and know when to trust their instincts or rely on their team’s input. It showed...