What are the qualities of successful supervisors? Successful supervisors:
- know where they want to go
- know how to get there
- are able to convince people to follow them
- think in terms of getting things done, not doing them
- maximize the strengths and minimize the weaknesses of their employees
- lead by setting a good example are able to say no and still keep the employee motivated
Basic responsibilities of a supervisor are to:
- act as liaison between management and employees
- make decisions that affect others
- plan a variety of activities
- organize people and things
- motivate people
- communicate well
- know how to delegate