Transitioning to Supervision

OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

bulletget started as a "new boss" (i.e., anxieties, old friends, authority, respect, subordinates),
bulletuse practical tips and basic tactics for mastering supervision (i.e., assorted pests, humor, cooperation, priorities),
bulletavoid common supervisory mistakes (i.e., communication, rush jobs, socializing), 15 basic practices,
bulletdescribe the personal aspects of supervision (i.e., panic, priorities, getting help, the grapevine, routine, taking things personally),
bulletanswer those "tricky" supervisory questions.

CONTENT:

 

I. GETTING STARTED

II. ENTERING YOUR BOSS’ WORLD

A. Your Selection

B. Perception Check With Your Boss

C. Transition Process

III. HANDLING YOUR NEW JOB

A. Annoying People

B. Working With Other Departments

C. Availability and Visibility

D. How to Think Like a Worker and Act Like a Boss

IV. MASTERING BASIC SUPERVISORY SKILLS

A. Remaining Calm With Employees

B. Keeping Distance With Your Employees

C. Avoiding Perceptions of Favoritism

D. Handling Rush Jobs

E. Taking the Blame for Your Employees

F. Fifteen Basic Practices That Will Make You a Better Boss

V. BALANCING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE

LENGTH: 2 days

AUDIENCE: Anyone interested in the management profession, team leaders, and newly promoted supervisors

METHOD:  Classroom