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 in All Thy Getting Get Wisdom

Posted on July 19, 2011 by OJ

First line managers must use wisdom to make effective decisions. They must reconciled differences between people and processes. When we think of wisdom we usually think of King Solomon. We remember the decision he made about a baby. Two women … Continue reading →

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First Line Managers Don’t Let Catch Phases Catch You

Posted on July 14, 2011 by OJ

One night working as the motel auditor at the Ramada Inn at Tuscaloosa a strange thing happened. The restaurant manager gave me some insight in a phase I will not forget. After the bar closed, she and her friend came … Continue reading →

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First Line Managers must have a Passion for their job

Posted on July 7, 2011 by OJ

Professional first line managers can manage most any business. First line managers are given the goals the company wants to carry out and a workforce to carry out the goals. Truly successful managers are passionate about their job. Passion provides … Continue reading →

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The First Line Manager is risky business

Posted on July 1, 2011 by OJ

Thinking you know; Knowing; knowing you know. There is a difference. This difference determines how and when you make decisions that lead your organization. Your knowledge of these differences is the foundation of trust in leading employees. Thinking you know, … Continue reading →

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First Line Managers: Must Tote the Corporate Water and be the hammer?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by OJ

  I was talking to a close friend at my company, he said, “How could you stay in management so long? I never wanted to be a manager. I never wanted to tote the corporate water or be a corporate … Continue reading →

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