How to be a good first time supervisor?

DangZagnut · 2019-07-19T19:53:12+00:00

Micromanaging will get you killed, so don't do that. Lets people have freedom to fail. You can get rid of them then.

GlobalAsshat · 2019-07-20T15:27:32+00:00

Everyone has already said everything useful so I dont have much to add. Dont micromanage and approach things from a positive mindset. You are nothing special so check your ego at the door. Nobody is irreplaceable.

Elvisonvelvet11 · 2019-07-21T12:37:53+00:00

Make sure you let not only those that work under you when they have done a good job, made a good decision, worked really hard, but even people not in your department adnyour bosses. Yes, whenever ANYONE does a good job, let them know that they did well.

Not only will that good will be appreciated and it feels good to tell people that they are valued, but you'll see that kind of good will filter out into the whole work place.

You will have people that complain about ridiculous shit. Listen to them. You may actually be able to help but even if not, you should be able to explain why their complaint can not be dealt with. If you CAN'T explain why it is not a problem that can be fixed, then you are not leading well nor doing your job correctly.
Your job as a supervisor boils down to this: You are protecting Management from your employees and protecting your employees from Management. What this means is that Management just wants to treat your employees like slaves and give them as little as possible and get ALL of the work out of them. You have to bitch slap management sometimes. Your employees want to do as little as possible, get a king's ransom as a wage using a department budget equal to the US Defense budget.

Make it work.

Finally, work no more then 45 hours a week and NEVER give up any of your paid time off.

dogwoodcat · 2019-07-19T21:12:15+00:00

Try to frame things positively the first time you have to correct someone. After that, they've chosen to disregard what you said and you can lay the smack down without being the asshole.

Give genuine, specific praise when someone does something you like. It's the #1 way to ensure they will do it again. Don't be the "everything is awesome" guy, it will dilute the effect. If it's in their job description, it doesn't need mentioning.

Be direct, without being disrespectful.

Make sure you're up-to-date on labour/employment law, industry regulations, and company policies.

Trek13 · 2019-07-20T15:24:50+00:00

If possible take a rotation into a supervisory position to get a taste and figure out if you have the temperament for supervision. I did this early in my career and it definitely was not for me. I was good at certain aspects like setting goals, deadlines and mentoring but hated the stress, the meetings, the "coaching and counseling" when subordinates crossed the line. Best career decision I ever made was to avoid supervisory jobs at all costs. The extra money not worth the extra stress.

TriGuy99 · 2019-07-20T13:02:30+00:00

Always be kind, never be harsh. There are times you will need to communicate something needs to be done but be gentle with how you communicate.

Treat people like individuals, try to learn about who they are / names / things about them. The more people like you and feel appreciated, the better they will do in their jobs.

Criticism is rarely helpful, if needed - be careful about it and make sure it's given in a very easy / non-threatening way and in private, never in a group.

Essentially, the more you make people feel important, part of a purpose / mission and value them, they will want to do a great job for you and the team. I've learned these the hard way by focusing on results too much and sometimes being more stern / disciplinary (this will not produce long-term success in our society which is very soft now - no one can handle negative feedback). If you're in sports or the military, it's much different obviously. If you have anyone ages 18-30 though, or women in general - these tips will help.

Kwen_Oellogg · 2019-07-20T03:44:56+00:00

You are there to make sure your subordinates have the tools and knowledge to do the job. If they have those then get out of the way and let them get it done.

DJDickJob · 2019-07-20T01:12:52+00:00

Do what you gotta do but be cool about it. Be the supervisor you'd want to work for. Be part of the team.

GYOW_OR_DIE · 2019-07-20T00:50:02+00:00

It depends on the occupation and industry.

ParalyticPoison · 2019-07-20T00:42:56+00:00

Never micromanage, unless specifically asked to, it helps nobody but your ego and you will quickly be hated by your entire team of people you supervise.

perfectstranger99 · 2019-07-19T21:41:47+00:00

yea.. give people freedom and don't micromanage.. hold the reins lightly, but don't be afraid to bring the hammer down when the time calls for it.

The rest maybe depends on your personality. If you're a soyboy people won't care about fulfilling your expectations, even if it means getting a bad rap and possibly being fired.

If you're not soy, then they will respect you and want to do right by you.

lestratege · 2019-07-23T03:18:10+00:00

Make sure people understand the whys, either goals or reasons, but let them decide on how, otherwise it's unbearable micro-managing and it's annoying.

Title	How to be a good first time supervisor?
Author	RT-AC66U
Upvotes	24
Comments	22
Date	July 19, 2019 7:52 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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