Many of you have probably been involved in a budgeting process at work. What type of process was used? Was it a pleasant experience?

You are all trying to move up in your careers, since you are pursuing a Master's degree. There are probably some of you who have had bad experiences with managers in authority over you. How will you use your new knowledge of the budgeting process to make life more pleasant for your future subordinates?

Give an example of a non-financial budget and how it might be useful to management. Responders: Is this a good example? Can you provide others? Do you keep a personal budget? What process do you use? How has it helped you?