Henry Draughon is a former Naval Aviator (F4 Radar Intercept Officer) and Air Traffic Control Officer. He has a Masters in Business Administration and Communications. He has an extensive background in information technology, project, and process management. He is currently president and owner of Process Delivery Systems, a business process optimization consulting firm. Process Delivery […]
Tag Archives: Consistency
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Jul
Jul
Perspective Views Being a medical courier has changed my point of view of the pandemic. My perspective as a medical courier of the pandemic seems to have two faces in Madison, WI. One face knows this is a serious virus capable of infecting and killing people at its worst. Prepared individuals take action, take precautions, […]
This question took shape in my mind while preparing breakfast for my partner one morning. We were discussing the coronavirus (Covid-19). The lack of action by the president of the United States is a glaring example of a man not taking charge of a dire situation. Everyone in the entire world is concerned about this […]
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Jan
Jan
Easy Stairwells I didn’t know jumping the stairs would lead to a revelation about photographs, exposures, and creativity. Silly challenge activities like rapid stair descents are not conducive for inspiring creative outcomes in photographic classrooms. Though in this case, one reckless activity spurred another. Jumping the stairs led to creative photographic discoveries, new learning experiences, […]
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Sep
Sep
Understanding Your Boss Managing a manager above you is a unique project in anyone’s job. Is it possible? Yes, it is. Who does that? Hardly anyone. Mainly because they do not understand the dynamics of their position, or even how this is accomplished. If a person wants to succeed in their position, and move up […]
Find Your Value Work is a creative expression of ourselves. Not long ago while interviewing for a part-time position, the person interviewing me stated; “I’m looking for a person who places a positive value on the work they do. Someone who is reliable, responsible, and respectful. Oh, and values the job so much they come […]
Professional Images In many aspects photography is a solitary profession. Where does leadership come into the picture? Pun intended. Every image depends upon the push of a shutter. Therefore every event, every situation, every assignment depends on the experience, attitude, and the skill of the individual looking through the viewfinder. That’s where leadership comes from. […]
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May
May
From Thumb Riding to Residence Like some people, my initial jaunt across Arizona landscapes as a young adult was riding my thumb. For that reason, Highway 80 was the road of choice going West. It snaked through the heartland and got me to Berkeley, CA. Because a former girlfriend was living there at the time. […]
Do you know the difference between supervision and leadership? One has to understand that supervision is not leadership. Leadership is a gift an individual has. On the other hand, supervision is a management style that can be learned. Supervision is easily defined as it is the act of delegating and monitoring to ensure a task […]
When either a leader or supervisor is trying to manage a successful outcome, discipline is very important. I am not talking about the standard definition where we try to control the lives of people and their time at work. I am talking about a discipline where we trained team members with consistency so they do […]
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