the Wakefield Doctrine

…”But we need to begin to understand that the Wakefield Doctrine aka the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers is very much a tool that we can use on ourselve…so stay tuned”

Glad you could make it back, lots to talk about.  We will continue presenting the basic concepts of the Doctrine with each Post for the new Reader, but going forward there will be more of the ‘practical side’ of this thing of ours presented and you will see an interes…

…He is going to go on a bit now…Janie here…Sullivan!  How many other fictional constructs who write in blue font and block quotes do you know?  Anyway, what our Writer is going to say is that the CSR 101 series is going to continue to be used as a teaching device…
Hey, it’s their blog, I guess that’s what gives them the right…not I think its kinda cute…they all are taken with the students at Millard Fillmore High.  No, I do not think its confusing or distracting…and there is information in each of their little episodes.
Next one?  Glad you asked…the next Post should be another CSR 101 story about those two scottian teachers/lecturers…Glen Milner and a Miss Ack… I think…no! lol thats not nice!…  they meant well and were very informed…he was not hitting on me!  I mean I heard he went to Fillmore when my uncle was here.  (Sigh)  I know, but being a fictional construct has its limitations…
Anyway, that’s not why I am sneaking this in…I made a Comment on Mel’s blog…the Spatula…really?  you should… a lot of fun…anyway Mel has this Walrus character watching the site stats, so as one construct to another, I wrote something nice.  But in his answer he said something about not being comfortable writing Post Comments!
You could have knocked me over with a…then I realised the only Comments we get here are from the ‘Regulars’. 
Hey!  Readers!  all these ‘people’ work real hard on this site, so I want you to listen to me…Write…A…Comment..
If not for them, then for me ;P…you know one imaginary being to another (lol)…really…I would def appreciate it…no, doesn’t have to be about the Doctrine…just a: “I love the blog, keep up the good work…give Janie more dialogue”…(lol)  gotta go, there is a certain substitute teacher who seems to have it in for me…jeez lady, get a life huh?
(Don’t forget: Comment).

So in the coming weeks look for more stories using the CSR 101 premise as well as straight-forward ‘This is the Wakefield Doctrine’ kind of Posts.  We will try to mix it up and keep it interesting.

On a more serious note, you have noticed there have been no Posts from the Progenitor roger recently.  He had a death in the family, our sympathy to the family and we wait for his return.  Fortunately for us, his story line (CSR 101) has started to get a life of its own, we hope he reads all the recent Posts so he can stay current!  Speaking of CSR 101, the next Post should be an ‘interview’ type Post with Glenn and Ms AKH from recent entries.  As I hopefully am not repeating too much, this will be an opportunity to present the Doctrine in a context that should offer entertainment and education.

Speaking of education…did you know the primary identifiers of the clarklike female are: shoes, eyes and head?  We have mentioned her recently, but Flo (of the Progressive Insurance TV ads) has taken over the crown, (and yes, a clarklike female would wear a crown to work if she had one), from Diane Keaton as representative of her kind.  There is a video clip of Ms. Keaton accepting an award somewhere in the clark Page.  Such a clark…not only the clothes but also how she takes being self-effacing to a totally new level.  You should go and look at the…hell here is the link… go on, I’ll wait here.  Alright, tell me you do not know someone like her. Granted clarks have a way of blending into the scenery, sort of…I mean really, wearing three different hats, combat boots, 5 scarves and a shawl and still coming across as sexy, not really blending in, is she?
You clarks out there, you know what I mean.  You are shy and you are introverts but you will still insist on doing the things that make you noticeable.  Remind me to lecture on the ‘blue monkey effect’ when we have the time.

So, look for the (continuing) adventures of our two intrepid scottian Commentators, Glenn and AKH. (That they are scotts and are playing lead in these ‘episodes’, what a surprise.)
Speaking of scottian females, big shoutout to future Friend of the Doctrine, Ms. P. Wood.  Thanks for your help.  As a trade off on making a written Comment here, if you could add the web address( www.wakefielddoctrine.com) to the new sign you made for the Learning Center, we will call it ‘even’?  Either way, no pressure here.
As we say at the Wakefield Doctrine:  read, learn, buy a hat…now to find that video custodian…where did that scamp get off to…”Mr. B!  Mr.B? you’re not off somewhere practicing that hyperthyroid fiddle again, are you?”

remember…write something…I don’t know! you are the real people…how about “Keep bringing that young Janie Sullivan person back, she is such a delight“…sure write that…that’ll keep you up at night  (lol)  as what’s his name says,  ‘don’t worry about nothin”..
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There you are!  Mr. B, I hope you have something clever for us or at very  least germane to this Post.  You haven’t read it?  If you were not an un-resolved emotional component from the distant past you would be on the employment line faster than you can say, ‘Where is Mr. Chips’.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x41z8

??! Hey, Don’t look at me! (lmao) I just hit the keys on the keyboard. Think about how (surprised”) I am when these Posts are finished.

You know this is not just about music videos and clever Posts and cultural references…you do know this, don’t you?

This is about the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers) which lest we forget is described in all the blog lists I can sign us up for as:
          

‘the Wakefield Doctrine is a unique, effective and fun way to understand those around us, at home and at work and at play. Finally you will understand why people behave the way they do…’

Sometimes the effort to make these Posts clever and amusing takes us away from this ‘mission’.  But we are back on track now, aren’t we…

WTF Miss Bonnie and the magic mirror!! (To younger readers…early days of TV lots of programing directed at the 3 to 7 year old demographic, scheduled either early morning (Romper Room School came right after Captain Kangeroo) and late afternoons with cartoon based programs like Popeye the Sailor (if that is not a future Post,  lol).  Anyway, all very primitive programming, as opposed to say American Idol or the Biggest Loser.)

So what can we learn about the Doctrine by watching this clip? (You know, by now I really should not have to tell anyone what the lessons are.) 
Alright…how does the clarklike child react? how about the scottian 5 year old or the rogerian pre-schooler?  The answer provides a way to understand the Doctrine….

Not all at once….

OK.   You people can just sit there and stare at the screen…and when you have the answer  write it in the Reply section…you know the place where it says “Leave a Reply’?

Or is that too vague for you scott? yeah, yeah roger I know how too terribly busy you are right now…clark? no! god forbid you should write something and have people think that you don’t know what you are writing about….

well…fine  I can sit here all damn day….

(To any new Readers, not to worry there is plenty of content in the previous Posts and of course in the Pages of the blog itself).  Please, make yourself at home, browse through the content, lots of videos…love the Lady Gaga one…)

(Oh! hey Pixieblonde!  Glad to see you could make it…remember you promised to leave a Comment)

(…no Janie, nothing you can do, these people need to step up and make an effort to contribute to this thing of ours.)

Whats that Mr. B.?  You are too good hearted, I don’t think they deserve more free entertainment…but if you are willing to…go ahead

(Hi.  A little ‘set-up’ for today’s Post.  The Progenitor roger has established an on-going series of Posts subtitled¹ ‘CSR 101’, which has somehow ‘given existence’ to:  a high school by the name of Millard Fillmore High; b) an AP (advanced placement) class on the Wakefield Doctrine; c) and students, Janie Sullivan, Britney (Janie’s bff) and Jimmy (a scottian underachiever).
I know, I know!  This was not in the plan.  That being said any and all means and manner of presentation of  the Wakefield Doctrine to the Readers will be utilized.  Lighten up, this is kind of fun! 
Anyway….what follows is a ‘Lecture’ on ‘Leadership and the Wakefield Doctrine’ written by an actual scott.  Downspring Glenn).

[So, let’s stand here in the back of the class…I see Principle Clark, (hey, did you really think I was going to sit this one out? with a scott center stage? nfw…lol), he is about to address the class].. 

Principle Clark:  Class?  Today we have a special treat, we have Glenn Miller, a leading Trainer in the field of employee benefits and management who will give us a talk on the Wakefield Doctrine and Leadership! (No, Jimmy he is not replacing your regular Teacher.  Britney? no I don’t believe he will be giving a test at the end of the class.  Would someone get Miss Sullivan’s attention?  Janie!  Please turn off the laptop, iphone and all the rest of your technology.  Thank you.)

Principle Clark:  Mr.. Miller?  They’re all yours.

Glenn Miller:…Hi everyone.  My name is Glenn Miller and I’m here to talk about leadership and the Wakefield Doctrine.  Principle Clark, if I may ask… 

Principle Clark: (Excuse me, Glenn) “Yes?  Miss Sullivan? Yes, there will be time for questions at the end…  Mr.. Miller says that you are free to interrupt with questions at any point…no, Jimmy that does not mean you are free to walk around…” (Sorry for the interruption.)

Glenn:  Anyway…Leadership.  Let’s talk about how what you are learning in this class on the Wakefield Doctrine will help you become effective leaders.

Management is not leadership—and leadership is not management.  Not all good managers are good leaders.  Not all good leaders are good managers.

Management is for the rogers.  It involves “hitting all the marks”—crossing the tees, posting the schedule, taking attendance, quantifying performance measures—you know boring rogerian shit like that.

(Pardon me Principal Clark..Oh the language?  My bad.  Of course!)

Glenn:  Rogers are great at paying attention to details and knowing and following policies and procedures, in other words being managers.  Leadership, however is scottian. Management makes people accountable.  Leadership inspires people—energizes them.  With effective leadership, the people under you won’t just do what they are supposed to do—they will WANT to do it—and more.  A group with strong leadership is more productive and unified.  It is more comfortable.  Good leaders actually have an easier time than managers.

(Yes?  Janie?  Which one are you?  I’d say you’re a scott.  See? That’s leadership.  You’ve got my attention.   Principle Clark?…I’m sorry, of course it’s just that it’s so distracting…of course. You’re right.  Highly inappropriate.) 

Glenn:  So class:  How do leaders effectively communicate with subordinates?
              yes?…Jimmy isn’t it?  No, Jimmy it does not depend on how hot they are…
             Britney?…no, it does not depend on how hot you are…  
              Miss Sullivan…care to take a stab at the question?…what? of course I will call you Janie…
Of the class, Miss…er Janie here was the closest to knowing the correct answer….anyone know why?

Leaders: 

• provide frequent and meaningful performance feedback.
• MBWA—Management By Walking around—They gotta see you if you want them to follow you.
• Ask them for their opinions—doesn’t mean you gotta implement their suggestions, but ask them.  Makes the little creatures feel so valued.
• Emphasize the positive—all the time.  Give them a “reputation”.  Make them believe that you believe in them and that they are an elite team. 

A good leader will always:
                                    Praise in public.  Do not worry about patronizing or embarrassing them.  If the employee is a clark, he will need the praise because clarks often doubt themselves. If the employee is a roger, he will feel that “Finally! Someone sees the sacrifices and suffering I endure to get this work done..”  If it is a scott, he will resent the praise as in “who the hell are you to tell me how I’m doing?  I’ll praise YOU”.   But if you persist and keep praising, the  dominance messages will be sent—and the scott will grow comfortable and even eager to follow you. 
                                     Negative feedback in private.  Leaders do not bully or humiliate people.  (Unless it’s just for fun).  But if you want people to follow you, they must see you as someone who will protect their dignity.

Finally  –(This one is hard)—Find something to like and admire about every one of your subordinates—Hard for a scott.  But totally necessary. 
(Janie?  Already know what I like and admire about you.  Yes.  I will be available after class for..questions.)
Let’s wrap this up and do a couple of other points for you before we end today’s class.

Leadership can be lonely.  Scotts are lone hunters, but also pack animals.  So, when you assume a leadership position in an organization you will LOSE your former relationships with your colleagues.  For a roger, this can be devastating.  Membership in the herd is everything to a roger.  But if you hold a position in which YOU decide who gets promoted, who gets a raise,  Etc…you can no longer be a friend.  It just doesn’t work.  You may find yourself left out of conversations.  The room goes silent when you walk in.
For a roger, this is the most difficult adjustment following a promotion.
For a clark—the room already goes silent when you walk in. No adjustment needed.
For a scott—the silence means they respect (and maybe just a little fear) me.  That’s a good thing. 

Principle Clark:  OK class.  Mr. Miller has a busy schedule time for only a couple of questions… 

Glenn:  oh..alright Jimmy? …  how to deal with your coach…why you are not on the starters bench?  You are not a starter because …you suck, frankly.  Sports is a very scottian world.  If you could help the team win, you would start.  If you are a scott, you would accept this and enjoy knowing your place in the pack.  If you are a roger, you will feel hurt and victimized.  If you are a clark—you only play sports that are played by one person.  (Teams do not interest clarks.)   

Yes, Britney?   How kind of you to say, Britney… You’re right, Britney.  Principal Clark is a dedicated protector of decency and good taste…He’s not much fun, but he does “police” this environment and stamp out indecency every chance he gets—the prick.  Did I say that out loud or just think it?  No, age is not really a significant factor in the application in the Wakefield Doctrine? oh sure, ask him the question directly…

What’s that Britney?  Yes, I have noticed Janie back there.  Yes.. Uh –uh.  Well I’ll tell you this…The second thing that comes to mind is that she probably ought not to wear such a short skirt in school.  The first thing?  I don’t think Principal Clark would like me to answer that question.

Principle Clark:  Okay!  Class, let’s all thank Mr. Miller for his time and expert opinions. 

So there we have it.  Another attempt to communicate the Wakefield Doctrine…
Let’s have a show of hands now…who wants to see this ‘device’ used again? (We have AKH in the wings ready to present the Doctrine to our favorite little class, in the guise of a Student Teacher no less!)

At the bottom of this page is a place for Reply/Comment.   If you write: “Stop it!  For the love of all that is decent and good in the world, please stop this class room thing”, we will take it under advisement.

PS:  I was speaking to a Reader (of the Doctrine) whose opinion I value and I asked about making a Comment, she said that she would, but had a little concern about appearing un-informed about the Wakefield Doctrine.  To which I replied, ‘Pshaw, you are most qualified and should not have this concern’.  That she is most likely a clark may be a factor which is not to say that you rogers out there shouldn’t take a chance on totally humiliating yourselves before the population of the world (or at least the 25 regular Readers of the Doctrine.)

So, come on down!  Write stuff.  Otherwise you risk making Janie unhappy and none of us want that.

Do we?

Mr. B?  This has been a challenging Post to produce, can you give us some simple, fun music to go out on?

1. All Posts follow the same naming convention: ‘the Wakefield Doctrine’ followed by a subtitle in parenthesis; the fun is in the subtitle.