Reflection On The Work Of A Parts Manager

Brent Felske is a Journeyman Parts Technician, who currently works for Vanee Farm Centre Ltd., an agricultural equipment supplier. He began working for the Vanee farm group in 1988, in Pincher Creek, where he worked for X years. Brent then moved to Lethbridge and worked in Claresholm for 2.5 years before returning to work for Vanee Farm Centre in Lethbridge, where he has worked since. He has worked as a parts technician for 29 years, of which X have been as a Parts Manager. What is your primary method of motivation? “It definitely varies depending on the individual’s personality, rather than the goal we’re seeking to achieve. The individuals I supervise tend to appreciate social functions and going out to the pub for wings and beer. They …show more content…
“When the department has a major project or goal, something that’s not a common occurrence, money is certainly a large factor. If the amount isn’t substantial, the impact tends to be negligible, so $200 won’t do. If someone steps up and puts in the work to successfully achieve the goal in a situation like this, I will certainly offer a substantial financial reward. When it comes to promotions or new ideas, I find it important to approach certain individuals personally and seek their opinions. I feel this helps give them a sense of personal responsibility and helps motivate them to implement and advance their ideas. I also try to only offer them the necessary information required to complete the task. Overwhelming them with information can leave them flustered, while giving them just enough information provokes their curiosity and allows them to fill in the blanks and seek further information.” What is essential to having a successful motivational plan? “Having an effective plan can definitely vary, but it’s essential that everything comes from the top. Any attempts to motivate will be unsuccessful if there isn’t order and functionality at the top of the …show more content…
Is there a “last-case” technique you tend to implement? “Finding effective methods of motivation can be difficult, especially with such a large range of individuals. If I can’t manage to get through to an employee, I try to find a more experienced employee or individual who they look up to, to talk to them. This eliminates the pressure they may experience from me and may help the employee learn and develop similar habits, to that of the experienced employee. It also provides the experienced employee the opportunity to share their insight and act as a leader. I find this can definitely help motivate an inexperienced employee, but also assist a more experienced employee in feeling