I'm confused...and YOU might be able to unconfuse me!

[WillParkinson]

I work 3rd shift as a room service waiter. I normally work the shift alone, with the exception of the weekends when I work with one other person. My manager says I'm his "right-hand man" because of the computer work that I help him with. I'm the only other person in my department who has his computer password.

Today he asked me if I had seen the mail about Management Training. I said that I had seen the header but had not read the mail. He said that the Food & Beverage director (his boss) wants me involved in it.

I don't understand why. I work alone. I have little to no impact on anyone else in my department, aside from being the one who is on call should my relief not be able to make it in or if there's a group coming that might require 2 people. But on a day-to-day basis I'm just a 3rd shift server.

Now the Food & Beverage director had asked me a while back if I wanted to get off 3rd shift (I've done it for 18 years). I said no, I was content. Besides, 3rd shift is kind of my responsibility. If I leave it there really isn't anyone that can step in and take care of it.

So...why does he want me involved in training that has little impact on my job and the aspect of which I would not really be able to use much to teach anyone else anything?

On edit: Here is what the training entails:
The courses are:

Q1 (May 08)

Leadership styles and Listening Inventory – personality styles and communication patterns along with listening habits

Q2 (July 08)

Principles and Qualities of Genuine Leadership - Foundational management and leadership principles designed to:

· Describe how current business issues are affecting their organization and its ability to attain results

· Discuss five critical leadership qualities that contribute to both organizational and personal success.

· Discuss six principles that help leaders develop effective working relationships.

AND

Hallmarks of Supervisory Success

l Outline actions required to build credibility.

l Identify strategies to tap into the commitment of others.

l Create a clear connection between departmental and organizational goals to increase work group commitment.

Q3 (Sept 08)

Developing Others: Coaching Skills

l Describe the role of a manager in developing others.

l Explain how developing others can benefit those being developed, the manager, and the overall organization.

l Recognize the challenges faced in developing others.

Q4 (Nov 08)

The 7 Habits for Highly Effective People (you can get a head start on this one if you would like to check out the book from your HR library!)

[MissMillie]

1. maybe your boss thinks

that you may be able to provide information and/or insight to in-coming managers about how things work (from your perspective) and/or how things could be done better.

I like it when my bosses ask me for input.

[RebelOne]

2. Is it possible that you would be promoted?

Maybe that's why he wants you to take the management training.

[WillParkinson]

3. Not sure...

He asked me if I had any interest in leaving 3rd shift. I thought I made it clear that I wasn't. And we only have a Manager on Duty on 3rd and that spot has been filled for 6 years and the guy isn't leaving.