Derrick Van Mell, Principal at The Center for Management Terms & Practices
- Derrick Van Mell’s journey from project consultant to strategic planner
- The pivotal moment: realizing organizations lacked a common strategic planning approach
Podcast
Overview
Discover the power of standards-based management in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You! Host Ashutosh Garg welcomes Derrick Van Mell, Principal of the Center for Management Terms and Practices, for a deep dive into why organizations desperately need common language, ethical leadership, and clearly defined standards for competence.
00:01:07- What sparked the idea for the Center for Management Terms & Practices?
- Derrick Van Mell’s journey from project consultant to strategic planner
- The pivotal moment: realizing organizations lacked a common strategic planning approach
- Frustrations with inconsistent terminology in management discussions
- Launch of the Index for Management Terms and Practices as a free, standardized resource
00:03:57- What is standards-based management and how does it differ from traditional management?
- Definition: A literal, structured set of definitions and roles for management, accessible digitally
- Importance of common language for finance, HR, CEO roles, and more
- Introduction of standards for ethics and competence
- The challenge of defining what a “manager” and “leader” really are
00:06:02- Was there a personal experience that inspired the emphasis on ethical, caring leadership?
- Early career experience with poor leadership and its negative effects
- The life-changing influence of Ron Jerich, a model of ethical and compassionate management
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00:07:54- How does the Center define competence and ethics within standards-based management?
- Ethics: Focused on managers’ use of power and responsibility towards employees
- Example: Even the “file clerk” has influence over others
- Importance of self-awareness and intentional, ethical use of managerial authority
- Competence: Goes beyond supervision to include:
- Personal development (e.g., time management, decision making)
- Business acumen and cross-functional knowledge
- Organizational perspective beyond one’s own team
00:11:36- What challenges do organizations face in implementing standards-based management?
- Common confusion over the role of manager vs leader
- Lack of standardized definitions across business schools and industries
- Acceptance of chaos and crisis as “the norm” in management
- Standards reduce confusion and chaos, enabling consistency and collaboration
00:13:51- How do frontline employees respond to standards-based management?
- Surprisingly positive acceptance—very few objections to standard definitions
- Employees appreciate the clarity and confidence a common language provides
- Younger managers value the emphasis on ethics and compassion
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- Derrick Van Mell’s journey from project consultant to strategic planner
- The pivotal moment: realizing organizations lacked a common strategic planning approach
- Frustrations with inconsistent terminology in management discussions
- Launch of the Index for Management Terms and Practices as a free, standardized resource
