Author Archives: OJ

About OJ

I am a retired first line manager with over 40 years of experience. In operations management, accounting management, and central operations management. It is my wish to convey some of the experiences I have learned form over the years in the articles on my site.

First Line Manager: Firing Chef Bart Got Me a Job

Posted on April 19, 2011 by OJ

First Line Manager: Firing Chef Bart Got Me a Job My first Chef at the Admiral Benbow hotel in Birmingham was Bart. He set up the kitchen and planned our daily luncheon buffet. The buffet was a great success. We … Continue reading →

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First Line Managers Cannot Motivate Employees

Posted on April 13, 2011 by OJ

At Verbena High School, in the seventh grade, I and three of my buddies had the water boy duties for the football team. I saw firsthand what players went through to play football. In the ninth grade I went out … Continue reading →

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First Line Managers: Your Office, beware

Posted on April 10, 2011 by OJ

First Line Managers: Your Office, Beware I managed the Ramada Inn South Restaurant from a desk in a hallway. I managed the night shift at the Timme Plaza restaurant from a desk in a small closet. I managed the Ramada … Continue reading →

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First line managers are horse’s asses?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by OJ

  First line managers are horse’s asses? Every morning Emily and I watch Morning Joe. Jack Welsh is on this show some mornings. Jack on the show one morning during a discussion about union and company relationships, made a telling comment. … Continue reading →

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Firing Employees Is About Maintaining Human Diginty

Posted on March 30, 2011 by OJ

Firing Employees Is About Maintaining Human Diginty In 1971, Ms. Bertha sat behind her desk posting bills. As I rummaged through an old file cabinet, I found a pad entitled, report of reprimand. I laughed. I said to Bertha, “when … Continue reading →

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