7 Success Strategies when Supervising

“Learning is experience.
Everything else is just information”
Albert Einstein
Effective workplace supervision is a developmental practice. It is no longer any kind of tick box activity or policing. Supervision that merely checks off competences does little for the development of the individual. Supervision offers so much more than that; it is a generative conversation of challenge, support, insight and deep understanding.
When set up well using the 7 Success Strategies when Supervising, a member of staff can bring their work to a supervisor with confidence, to learn, share concerns and explore new insights with a non-judgmental and trusted professional.
Today’s fast paced and changing business environments are taking leaders and their teams into uncharted waters. Leaders work with individuals and teams who are at different times tired, inspired, exhausted, motivated, confused, isolated and often stressed.
Some of the top characteristics for effective supervisors looking to implement the
7 Success Strategies are:
They can:
Daniel Goleman’s book on emotional intelligence states that EI is one of the most important factors when it comes to getting people to “do their jobs more effectively” (Goleman 1995) It is well known that people tend to leave because of poor managers and stay where they feel valued and supported. This is especially true when supervising others in the workplace and supporting them to a greater self-awareness and understanding.
If as supervisors, you are helping those who support others to do their jobs effectively you need to focus on enabling them to:
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What are the Seven Success Strategies when Supervising at Work?
The role of a leader when supervising is to nurture potential and build confidence which is often locked inside due to work pressures and lack of clear thinking time. The seven success strategies when supervising can really support his process. www.coach4executives.com www.fullspectrumsupervision.com
Experienced Professional ICF Executive Coach & CSA Dip Supervisor
Specialising in Cross-Cultural Understanding, Advanced Communication and Working with International teams
BOOKS:
‘Coaching Skills for Leaders’ and ‘Coaching Supervision at its BEST’ Both ILM validated
Full Spectrum Supervision – Edna Murdoch & Jackie Arnold 2013
AWARDS: Executive Coaching
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