Supervisors ii

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What a Good Supervisor Is like

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Characteristics of a good supervisor.

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What a Good SupervisorIs like

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Introduction

At a university a question was surveyed: “What makes a goodsupervisor?” 75 teachers responded the following:

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1. Treatment

First, treat others as you wish to be treated (or as you wish your loved ones to be treated) – namely with respect.

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2. Understanding

Second, remember that staff are multi-faceted human beings, with needs, Interests and lives that are important to them.

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Third, be honest and ethical.

3. Ethics

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Fourth, recognize that problems are a normal part of life and approach them In an effort to find solutions rather than place blame.

4. Problems

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Fifth, give praise and recognition when it is due.

5. Praise

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Finally, show those who work for you that you too are human – laugh, share,apologize when it is called for and let themget to know you. No one expects asupervisor to be perfect.

6. Humans

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A good supervisor preaches by example.Acknowledges and/or rewards their employees for their efforts in a timely and public manner.

Other thoughts

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Has the ability to attract, select, and retain a diverse staff.Is available and approachable.Is a good communicator and listener.

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Clearly communicates the following during orientation:· The work unit’s mission and how it is related to the organization’s mission.· The focus of the incumbent’s position and how it supports the unit’s mission.· Specific expectations about the level and quality of work required for the job.

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Has the ability to empower their employees and delegate authority.Encourages and supports the personal and professional development of theiremployees.Has high ethical standards and integrity.

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Is fair and honest.Is an empathetic listener and has compassion for others.Has a sense of humor.Can act as a mentor and coach.

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Is a successful problem solver who is able to balance his/her own needs, the needs of employees, and the needs of the organization.

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Motivates others to pull together to meet goals and objectives. Is a role model. Provides feedback (both when things are going well and when improvements areneeded) to individuals in timely, meaningful manner.

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Seeks to find out all sides of an issue before making a decision that affects staff.Engenders positive, mature relationships with their staff members, characterizedprimarily by mutual trust, respect, and the recognition that each individual is unique.

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Uses good analytical and problem-solving skills together with their “emotional intelligence” (maturity).Has passion for the career that they have chosen and an infectious energy levelKnows that if the unit is not changing, evolving, or improving, then the unit is falling behind.

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Believes in hiring people who are stronger than they are, or have the potential to bestronger than they are, so that the organization can grow talent.Promotes team efforts and team recognition.Is innovative.

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Comprehends the demands of the employee’s job and the skills required tosuccessfully complete assigned tasks.Is willing to work as hard if not harder than their subordinates.Aggressively provides a safe work environment.

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José Angel Rodríguez

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