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.

The “fairness” bugaboo…

Posted on March 1, 2011 by OJ

The “fairness” bugaboo… As a front line supervisor, I have reconciled myself to this greatest of issues with employees; you are not treating me/us fairly. The company is not treating me/us fairly. Fellow employees are not treating me/us fairly. This … Continue reading →

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Dealing with experts… ?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by OJ

Dealing with experts… ? I remember my first encounter with an expert. I was the night manager at the Timme Plaza Restaurant in Wilmington, North Carolina, when the event occurred. This was the second restaurant I had managed in seven … Continue reading →

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Why discuss philosophy…?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by OJ

Why discuss philosophy…? After I read a post on my site to Emily, she said. “You get into too much philosophy.” She said I should just stick to what I did as a manager. I have to admit, this statement … Continue reading →

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First line manager Teamwork

Posted on February 22, 2011 by OJ

Corporate teamwork is about critical mass… I had a new employee ask about my department’s teamwork. Did we have a good team? I said, “I do not know.” He look at me with a puzzled look, he was confused. I … Continue reading →

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Do Not love your job….

Posted on February 21, 2011 by OJ

Do Not Love Your Job…!!!  Lately, I read an article in Business Week by a so called expert… in the second sentence the expert made the comment that you should love what you do.  Recently, on Good Morning America a … Continue reading →

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