In reply to Richard Cline (Instructor)

Re: U1DF: The Art of Getting Things Done

by Aki Tokuyama - Monday, 7 September 2020, 10:59 PM
I believe although managers have to put efforts into getting things done, teamwork is the key of
“The art of getting things done through the efforts of other people”. What all managers have to do
is to provide an environment where everyone feels comfortable and motivated. If I were a
manager in a small company, I would spend my time focusing on people that I manage. First, I
need to gain their trust so that they listen to what I say. I feel that in Japan, people in small
companies have close relationships compared to people in big companies. Therefore, gaining
their trust is important. In addition I need to see the balance of how I convey the information to
my team and how I encourage them. I need to give a logical explanation of a goal to my team,
make plans in order to reach the goal, give feedback of their actions if necessary, and continue.
Managerial skills are of course important, though teamwork is more important because it is
impossible to achieve objectives without others’ help.
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Re: U1DF: The Art of Getting Things Done
by Yvan Diaz - Tuesday, 8 September 2020, 2:19 PM
I also agree that teamwork is very important as well as gaining their trust so as to better convey
information to your team. In my opinion, there should be a balance between trust and respect
because even though you can have them trust you as a person through close relationships, you
still need to have them respect you as a leader in order for them to follow you. One should never
mix personal matters with business matters. I would've loved to hear some examples of how you
could provide an environment where everyone feels comfortable and motivated.
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Re: U1DF: The Art of Getting Things Done
by Aki Tokuyama - Wednesday, 9 September 2020, 3:06 AM
Thank you for your comment. I actually have a same question what you said at the end.
Currently, I am trying to find a way where all employees feel comfortable and motivated. My
company is facing a difficult issue right now, so it's a bit hard to find a balance. If I should be
honest to them to gain their trust or I should be my company's side to encourage them. Some
people might take it in a wrong way... I will use my situation as an example next time!
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