In most cases that I have met or appointed as a consultant or provide advices to companies, I realize that many of the key management do not understand what is POLC that is Planning, Organizing, Leading and Control. I was surprised that they knew the words but would not be able to explain in a detail the understanding, the theories within each of the words and hence they are not able to execute the knowledge. It is important to understand that in managing the organization, the key thing is POLC.
I would propose that if anybody is learning or would like to learn POLC and able to use is the below flow charts could be the one of the best way to understand and how to apply it.
Steps:
1. Learn and understand the meaning of words
I would propose that if anybody is learning or would like to learn POLC and able to use is the below flow charts could be the one of the best way to understand and how to apply it.
Steps:
1. Learn and understand the meaning of words
2. Understand theories in each of the words – if Planning, how many type of planning available which can act as a tool and which is the best one to be use according to your organization.
3. Draw a mind mapping to understand fully for number 2.
4. Chart a plan to use POLC and not to forget inserting the tools
5. Apply
If you still had problem, then a consultant would the right answer for you. Call him and meet him to seek a clear way of using the POLC. It is important to remember that some scholars might not use POLC but POLE (Planning, Organize, Lead and Evaluate). However it is the same since the control section involves – monitoring, performance evaluation and corrective measures.
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