In Control of Achieving
the Goal
©2002 Dr. B. C. Paul
Way of the Beaver
In Control of Achieving the Goal
 A playing field with clearly marked
territory
– Goals and values define the playing field and
rules
– Leaders assign positions but then get off the
field and let them play
– Individual freedom to take charge comes from
knowing what territory is yours and that
management will back you in handling it
In Control of Achieving the Goal
 Thoughts, Feelings, Needs and Dreams are
listened to, respected and acted upon
– Golden Rule of Management: Value individuals as
persons
• Managers own ego and sense of self worth must not be based
on jerking the chains of others
– Everybody needs access to information - it is the
gatekeeper of the power to make correct decisions
– You can’t be in control if the rest of the organization
rips your work apart
• Manager needs to go to bat for his team and make sure that
does not happen
Dignity in Individual
Responsibility
 Work must be Challenging but within the ability
of the individual to achieve
– Choose positions for people that are within their reach
but challenging
– Provide training for people to do their jobs
– Set Production expectations that allow them to learn
and grow
• don’t demoralize by setting goals out of reach
• don’t demean by denying them the dignity of a fair days work
Prolog
 The Way of the Beaver Fulfills God’s Plan for the
Beaver
– The Spirit of the Squirrel defines a role and fulfillment
for the individual as part of the organization and
society
– The Way of Beaver defines the way the organization
treats the individual
• Its not enough to tell someone their work is important - they
must be treated that way as well
– Do Right Work - the Right Way