Supervisors

What makes a great supervisor? – Part 2

I hope you had a chance to read part 1.  There are more things you can do to be a great supervisor.  If you gave your employees a score card – how would they rate you?

Rule #8. Always show appreciation for your employees’ efforts- every employee wants to feel that they are valued and appreciated.  For example, an encouraging word to a low performing employee will often do more to improve things than constant criticism for poor performance.  Research has shown that a four-to-one ratio of compliments to criticism produces the best level of job… Continue reading

What makes a great supervisor? – Part 1

Following is a blog originally posted in December 2011.  This goes along with our leadership blogs for this month!

Great supervisors follow the same rules when working with their employees.  How many of these rules do you follow?  How many of these rules does your supervisor follow?  If you gave your employees a score card – how would they rate you?

Rule #1. Treat all your employees fairly
– that means workload, expectations and treatment.  What you’re willing to do for one, you must be willing to do for all.

Sub-tip:  Do not play… Continue reading

What makes a great supervisor? – Part 2

I hope you had a chance to read part 1 from last week.  There are more things you can do to be a great supervisor.  If you gave your employees a score card – how would they rate you?

Rule #8. Always show appreciation for your employees’ efforts- every employee wants to feel that they are valued and appreciated.  For example, an encouraging word to a low performing employee will often do more to improve things than constant criticism for poor performance.  Research has shown that a four-to-one ratio of compliments to criticism produces the best… Continue reading

What makes a great supervisor? – Part 1

Great supervisors follow the same rules when working with their employees.  How many of these rules do you follow?  How many of these rules does your supervisor follow?  If you gave your employees a score card – how would they rate you?

Rule #1. Treat all your employees fairly
– that means workload, expectations and treatment.  What you’re willing to do for one, you must be willing to do for all.

Sub-tip:  Do not play favorites or develop special friendships with anyone you supervise – that will undermine your authority and open you up to… Continue reading