First, Sherri was willing to conform to what she thought was expected of her to get the job that she not only was qualified for, but also it was a job that she wanted. Ann Richards, former Governor of Texas Typically, evolving social values and norms are reflected in an organization's culture and managerial philosophy which create and dictate expectations in terms of the ways we think and behave while at work. As social citizens, we are expected to buy into traditional ways of conducting ourselves through a process of socialization. As organizational members, we are expected to learn to become 'professional' through a process of corporate acculturation. We gain acceptance through our ability to assimilate and therefore succeed at achieving not only organizational and professional objectives but personal goals as well.
Organizations require people possessing both managerial skills and leadership skills.
However, there are specific objectives for this seminar as well. While even the specific objectives of this seminar may appear sweeping and broadly defined, the key to realizing these objectives and making them specific is how they relate to you. You will be asked to address them perceptually using the text as your guide. As unique individuals, we each cultivate our individual approaches in the development of our personal management-leadership style. In order to achieve the objectives of this seminar you must begin with the text.