We as supervisors and members of management are not clearly communicating to our employees our expectations and the direction we want them to go. One reason is we are too concerned with our own jobs. Supervisors would get more accomplished if they spent more time communicating with their employees and less time trying to please their bosses. In … [Read more...]
Qualities of a Successful Supervisor
April 2, 2014 by
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 … [Read more...]
Performance Appraisals
February 27, 2013 by
Most supervisors dislike giving an employee a performance appraisal because it is like someone criticizing a son or a daughter. They are apprehensive about offering criticism because they believe it may discourage an employee and create a problem. Actually, if they don't give an honest, constructive appraisal they may appear to be hypocrites … [Read more...]
Limiting Manpower Costs
December 20, 2012 by
Even if you're not an owner or president of a company, as a supervisor, you should have an interest in improving the profitability of your company. After all, the more successful your company is, the more opportunity you have! There are two major categories of manpower expense: the number of people and the rates of pay. As the following chart … [Read more...]
The Best Definition of Management
September 18, 2012 by
The best definition of management was created by the American Management Association. "It is the act of getting things done through others and having them do it willingly". It is a difficult art, not a science, like the computer business or manufacturing. Have you ever bought 10 boxes of performance or three cartons of morale? These are … [Read more...]