Redefining Your Management Strategy

Redefining Your Management Strategy

Discussion – Week 6

The Six Sigma management theory still appeals to me because it helps to identify process inefficiencies and strategies on how to measure error rates and decrease project cycle time. It also focuses to eliminate non-value added processes to deliver quality, and yield higher productivity and revenue. I could proactively use the DMAIC model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) to help complete project reviews, and also prepare for internal and external audits. However, I will add that the Contingency management theory slightly appealed to me after reading this week’s resources. While I can apply Six Sigma to improve internal operations, the Contingency management theory was insightful in proving that no two studies are alike. It allows an alternative plan or decision to prepare for the unknown in advance, depending on project context. My studies vary in start date, therapeutic indication, and marketed outcomes; therefore, this theory supports that different approaches yield better performance based on different factors related to uncertainty, complexity, team empowerment criticality, and urgency (Howell, Seidel, & Windahl, 2010).

The Situational Leadership theory appealed to me because leadership style is adjusted per team knowledge and individual development. My leadership style is divided between directing and supporting, and my behavior is both supportive and directive – leaning slightly more towards directive. This theory is applicable to my management approach in that each day brings a new challenge or issue across studies causing interaction with different team members or other co-workers; therefore, it allows the right leadership style to be exercised based on task difficulty, timing, and the person’s development level. Leadership styles can also change as performance is improved. For instance, the coaching style could be used to help an individual struggling with a...