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Show OPINION JULY 29, 2011 SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS PAGE A2 Just a Thought BY CHERYL OVARD Miss Summit County Scholarship Pageant Do we Micromanage - or work together? Micromanaging can also be categorized as...a control freak! Control freaks - in the corporate world, like to publically admonish their inferiors, especially during meetings or with comments made by emails nowadays. Perhaps it is more positively referring to someone with a limited number of things that they want done a specific way. Usually these types of people are also of the idea that they do everything in their power and won't stop at being pushy to get their way! They are people who do not see that the person - he or she - was merely excelling at his /her job? In some cases, as stated in many comments ...the control freak sees their "constant intervention as beneficial or even necessary; this can be caused by feelings of superiority, believing that others are incapable of handling matters properly, or the fear that things will go wrong if they do not attend to every detail! They then start to micromanage ...or in detail control the work of their co-workers or employees. Micromanagement generally has a negative connotation. Also, in some cases, they may simply "enjoy the feeling of power it gives them so much that they automatically try to gain control of everything around them." Most people understand that the word "micromanaging" means monitoring every action and controlling every daily decision - and these people sometimes do not even recognize that they are doing this until the person they are working with rebels. If the person working under a micromanager makes a decision, it usually causes irritation to the person in charge. Rather than trusting the judgment of the person working for them, they want to "tell" them every step to take, when, and where - thus losing creativity that could have happened which could end in the same way - but now has angered that person working for them. Many micromanagers focus on little details which would have been taken care of eventually, and would have given the employee or co-worker the satisfaction that they have succeeded. Another negative result of micromanaging is that the micromanager sometimes takes credit for positive results and blames the other person if there are negative results. They focus on the "trivial level" of things and forget that the person they are working with may have - although different ideas and goals reach success by using their "ideas to make it work". Where do we find micromanagers? In government positions, giving one too much authority until they realize that...what they say "must" be the only way! Then they tend to abuse the system. Small organizations have the same problem at times. Testing their authority, micromanagers will lose good employees quickly when they are always "telling them" what to do, rather than discussing what the desired end result is, and letting the employee reach that goal - giving both parties involved the satisfaction that they have "accomplished something good" - together! Families tend to micromanage their children, too, to some extent. Teens are the vulnerable recipients of parental micromanaging. Give them enough "rope" to find out if "it works", but hang on to be there if they need help at the end - then it "usually" is welcomed by the youth! Couples who have a "controlling" spouse can learn from these facts, too. "Although micromanagement is often easily recognized by employees, micromanagers rarely view themselves as such" stated in facts from the dictionary. "In a form of denial similar to that found in addictive behavior, micromanagers will often rebut allegations of micromanagement by offering a competing characterization of their management style as, e.g., "structured", "organized", or "perfectionistic". The end result usually is in loss of: 1) a good employee; 2) teens becoming rebellious and leaving the home; 3) ending up with the sole responsibility of the job themselves with no help from anyone! Age can be a factor in an employee / employer relationship causing insecurity emotionally; feelings of incompetency of themselves; or as in a government position - feeling of power and struggling to retain and "show them" who is in charge! The most common use of micromanagement seems to be that managers "...select and implement processes and procedures not for business reasons but rather to enable themselves to feel useful and valuable and / or create the appearance of being so". They have a tendency to "put down" the employee to show their authority and to satisfy their own feelings - which - in the long run, will end up to consequently ruin their company and harm the organization as a whole- as it suggests to employees that a manager does not trust their work or judgment. This is true of the teens or spouses, as well. Do companies need micromanagers - the odds are in favor of the answer - no - but there will always be some who do it anyway - some who micromanage not knowing that they are of this type of personality - and finding out too late - lose respect from those who trusted them in the first place. Bottom line...Make good suggestions - help when needed - answer questions with respect to the situation - and most of all lead the companies, raise the children - with love and understanding for feelings of others! The companies and families will each benefit from such changes and attitudes of not being "controlled"! Recycling Tip For The Week... What makes a farm sustainable? You can't taste or smell the sustainable farming difference in your foods, but it has a huge impact on your daily life — from the products you consume to the buildings you live in. We wanted you to know what makes a farm sustainable, and if it's worth the extra money spent. The following factors are standard measurements that cover a wide range of sustainable farming aspects you should take into consideration when choosing the produce you buy. Ecosystem conservation Does the farm produce less pollution, use less water and how are all sources of contamination (pesticides and fertilizers, sediment, wastewaters, garbage, fuels, etc.) controlled? Soil management How does the farm implement soil conservation practices such as planting on contours and maintaining ground cover? Composting and recycling Are the farm by-products such as banana stems, coffee pulp, orange peels and unmarketable foliage being composted and returned to the fields as natural fertilizer? Crop management Does the farm use more efficient farm management taking steps to organize, plan, schedule improvements, implement better practices, Summit County News Advertising Rates Summit County News: $7.10 per column inch Wasatch Wave 7 News: $12.10 per column inch Wave, News and Extra: $14.57 per column inch Classifieds: $8 Display Classifieds: $12.75 Birthday Announcement: $10 Wedding Announcement: $15 Missionary Announcement: $10 Birth Announcements: $10 LOCAL NEWS NOTES identify problems and monitor progress? Community impact Certified farms are good neighbors. They relate in positive ways with neighbors, surrounding communities and local interest groups. These farms contribute to local economic development through training and employment and try to prevent negative impacts on the areas, activities or services that are important for local populations. Recycle Utah, your community non-profit drop off recycling center, provides these weekly tips. Visit their website for more information - www.recycleutah.org . Deaoffine is 7ues(fay for affarficfes The Miss Summit County Scholarship Pageant will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m., at the North Summit High School. Guest Emcee — Reagan Leadbetter. Co-Host of Good Things Utah. If you would like more information, please contact the Fair Office at 336-3221, or 783-4351 ext. 3221. Summit County Fair ATV Rodeo Thursday Aug 11, 6:30 p.m., Summit County Fairgrounds. Entry Deadline is Aug 8. For more info visit www.summitcounty.org or call the Fair Office at 336-3221 or or 783-4351 ext 3221. Archery competition Thursday, Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m., held in the field across from the fairgrounds Age groups 511, 12-18, 18 & older. Women's. Entry deadline: Aug. 8. Entry fee: $5 in advance, $10 Day of contest. Visit www.summitcounty.org / fair for rules or call 336-3221 or or 783-4351 ext 3221 for more information. Fair Factor Thursday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m., at the Grandstand at the Fair grounds. Limited to the first 25 contestants to sign up. Between the ages of 14-18. For rules visit www.summitcounty.org / fair Summit County Fair 5 K Run - Aug. 13, Summit County Fair Grounds. Kids Race starts at 7:30 a.m. Adults race starts at 8 a.m. $10 Pre-Registration ends on Friday, Aug. 12, $20. Registration Fee on Saturday, Aug. 13. For more information, contact the Summit County Fair Office at 336-3221 or or 7834351 Ext. 3221. Summit County Fair Parade is a Barrel of Fun Aug. 13, 10 a.m., Coalville Main Street. Entry forms can be printed off the web at www.summitcounty.org/ fair. Entry Deadline Aug. 11 or contact the Summit Co Fair Office at 336-3221 or or 783-4351 ext 3221. Summit County Fair Pie Baking Contest Saturday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m., at the Fairgrounds Bowery. Please visit www.summitcounty.org / fair for rules. Cash prizes will be awarded. Adult and youth categories Summit County Fair PRCA Rodeo Aug. 12 and 13, 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in the Fair Office at the Summit County Courthouse or on line at www.summitcounty.org /fair. All Seats are Reserved. Friday Night is Family Night, adult tickets $10, kids 3-14 $4, 2 & under free. Saturday Night all tickets are $10. For more information call 336-3221 or or 783-4351 ext. 3221. Summit County Fair Dog Show Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m., Summit County Fairgrounds. Purebred or mixed breed. Conformation, Showmanship, Best Trick, Dress up. Pre-registration $3, day of Show $6. Exhibitors - 13 years old and older. For more information, contact Michelle 336-7423 or the fair office at 336-3221 or 783-4351 ext 3221. Summit County Fair Parade The Summit County Fair Parade will be held on Saturday Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. Entry forms are available at the Summit County Courthouse Fair office, Kamas Library and the Sheldon Richins Library. The theme for this year's fair is "A Barrel of Fun." Entry forms are due by Tuesday, August 9. Any questions please contact the fair office at (435) 336-3221 or Becky Grant at (435) 640-0006. Summit County Fair Barrel Bash Enter or come and watch this fast moving race. $1,000 added money. Buckles for each division winners, 100% entry payback. Cash pay out night of awards Aug. 8, 6 p.m. 2D Youth race (13 and under). 7 p.m. 4D Open Race (14 and up). For rules see www.summitcounty.org / fair or Call (435) 640-4632 (email velvetvcv@yahoo.com) for questions. To be in the draw, call the night before (Aug. 7), between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ChaBlee (435) 640-4632, Misty (435) 640-2786 or Lindsay (435) 640-4005. Summit County Fair Whiskey Barrel Contestants - Your barrel needs to be delivered to the fairgrounds before noon on Saturday, Aug. 6, to be considered for judging. Summit County Little Buckaroo Rodeo Little Buckaroo timed events are Aug 9, The main show is Aug. 10, starting at 7 p.m. Entries are due Aug. 5 by 5 p.m. Entries can be picked up at the Fair Office or printed off of the county web site www.summitcounty.org / fair For more info, call the Fair Office at 3363221, 783-4351 ext. 3221 Summit County Fair Demolition Derby Aug. 6, 7 p.m., at the Summit County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $12, Reserved Seating. Driver Registration is due Aug 3, 2011. Cost: $50 by deadline, after deadline $75. Summit County Fair Pet Fest Kids up to and including age 12 and their pets are invited to participate Aug. 10, Summit County Fairgrounds (under the livestock tent). Registration 12:30 p.m. Judging begins at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Melanie Bosworth or the Summit County Fair Office at 336-3221 or 783-4351 ext. 3221. Cookie Decorating Contest Fairgrounds Bowery, Thursday, Aug. 11, 4 p.m. Age Divisions: 3-6; 7-9; 10-12; 3-6 year olds 4 p.m.; 7-9 year olds 4:20 p.m.; 10-12 Year olds 4:40 p.m. Cash prizes will be given. Brownie Contest Fairgrounds Pavillion, Thursday, Aug. 11, 5 p.m. Age Divisions, 12-15, 16-18, 19 and Up. Please bring a plate of your favorite brownies with the recipe. Brownies have to be made by person entering them. Cash prizes will awarded. Alive at 25 Course Alive at 25 Course will be held in Kamas on Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m., at South Summit High School. Pre-registration is required. Call Utah Safety Council at (800) 933-5943 Ext. 303 or go to www.utahsafetycouncil.org . More information is available through the Summit County Health Department at (435) 333-1508. Story Time at the Summit County Library Kamas Branch Story Time at the Summit County Library Kamas Branch Aug. 3, at 11 a.m., in the Meeting Room. What's life like in Hawaii? Mary Coleman will tell about the Hawaiian culture. Come enjoy Hawaiian activities like learning the Hula! Family Pajama Story Time Family Pajama Story Time will be Monday Aug. 1, at 6:30 p.m., at the Kimball Junction Branch of the Summit County Library. Come listen to Lullabies and Bedtime stories from around the world. More Scholarship Breakfast sponsors In the Scholarship Breakfast article last week, there were a few sponsors left off. Thanks goes to The Summit Inn Pizza, Gateway Grille and Starbucks, Key Bank and Allwest Communications who also provided support. Thank you, the Kamas Valley Lions Club Wild Horse and Burro Adoption U.S. Department of the Interior Burear of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program is holding a Wild Horse and Burro Adoption July 29-30 at Davis County Legacy Events Center 151 South 1100 West, Farmington. For information call (877) 224-3956 or visit www.ut.blm.gov. 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