The Basics On What Makes A Good Supervisor

By Dorothy Gibson


The job of a supervisor greatly varies depending on the kind of business that they are involved. In general, however, they serve as a link between the intermediate level management and the employees in a firm. They are charged with the responsibility of ensuring that resolutions passed by the managers are implemented on the ground. Their work is comes with numerous challenges. We will look briefly at what makes a good supervisor.

A good supervisor is one who has interactive communication skills. If the employee does not know what your desires are then it is very difficult for them to deliver the required results. The communication should flow back and forth such that feedback from employees is considered in decision making. There is a need to create an environment that gives employees to communicate without feeling intimidated.

You should learn to delegate the duties in the workplace. This exercise will help you realize numerous benefits. One of them is the fact that employees will feel more appreciated and will feel more responsible for the activities in the firm. This may help increase their productivity. On your part, you will be able to focus on only the important aspects of the project. Ensure that the duties are delegated to the most suitable to avoid compromising on efficiency.

Another important attribute is flexibility. In many instances, there are more than one ways of accomplishing a certain task. You need to be alive to the changes that are taking place in the work place so as to make adjustments that will increase productivity for the good of the employees and your seniors. Adopting a hard-line position is likely to create friction between you and the employees or with the rest of the management.

You need to maintain a high level of integrity. Remember that you are being watched from all directions. Your seniors expect nothing short of this and the employees need an example to emulate. Avoid making compromises under the influence of negative influences. If you cannot fulfill a promise, do not make it. Consistency in honesty is one of the reasons you may earn that promotion sooner than you except.

A supervisor should be able to inspire the other employees. This means that you must interact with your employees closely. Employees are usually at different stages of evolution and grow at different rates. Unique talents should be identified and nurtured for the good of the individual and the entire team. Those that have weaknesses should be encouraged to work harder and improve. This makes you more of steward rather than a boss.

Pride is one of the major reasons as to why many supervisors fail to achieve expected results. Treat those that work under you with respect and acknowledge their contribution no matter how small. This will help create a good relationship that will be beneficial to individual employees and the entire firm as a whole. It is possible to exude confidence and humility and the same time.

There is every likelihood that the initial days will be a huge challenge. You have to handle pressure from your seniors and uncooperative employees. Try to make progressive improvements on a daily basis. Learn from your seniors and your juniors; each has something to offer. Read books addressing issues of leadership and register for seminars whenever the opportunity arises.




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