Conflict Isn’t the Enemy: Tips for Difficult Conversations
In a recent GovLoop Supervisors CoP discussion, speaker Ria Balbos-Jordan explained how healthy conflict can actually be a good thing.
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Can You Distinguish Coaching From Micromanaging?
Most supervisors want to support their teams — but where’s the line between helpful guidance and too much oversight? In our most recent Supervisors in Government Community of Practice session, we sat down with Julia Barr, Senior Manager, Partnership for Public Service, for a candid discussion on the differences between coaching and micromanaging, how eachRead… Read more »
Staying Productive in the Digital Age
From email to virtual meetings to Teams messaging, digital tools are essential to how government teams communicate and get work done. But when they’re not used well, they can create confusion, wasted time, and unnecessary stress. During the latest Supervisor Community of Practice, we discussed easy‑to‑apply tips with Shawn Selleck, Principal, Civinno, LLC, to helpRead… Read more »
Active Listening Tips to Start Using Today
Great supervisors don’t just manage, they listen, and that means more than smiling and nodding along. Your team needs to know you’re an active listener and take their feedback, concerns, and comments seriously. Our latest Supervisors Community of Practice session welcomed Camille Carboneau Roberts, CC Career Solutions, LLC, who shared easy-to-use active listening techniques youRead… Read more »
Understanding Gov Performance Management Basics
In our most recent Supervisor Community of Practice virtual networking discussion, we sat down with Patrick S. Malone, Ph.D., Director, Key Executive Leadership Programs, Department of Public Administration and Policy, American University, to discuss how, as a leader, you can polish your performance management skills to better guide your team to meet its goals.
Communicating With Confidence
During the Supervisors Community of Practice session on Nov. 17, an expert shared advice on relaying messages with confidence and authority.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Delegation
Spooky season is officially here, but is there anything scarier than delegating tasks across your team? If you find delegation downright daunting, now’s the time to come out from hiding behind the desk and learn how to master this critical management skill. During our recent Supervisors Community of Practice virtual networking discussion, Sharon Swabb, CareerRead… Read more »
Tips for Effective 1:1 Meetings
As a supervisor, one-on-one meetings are one of the most powerful tools in your toolbox. Yet, managers and direct reports alike tend to dread them. Why is this? When did one-on-ones get such a bad reputation? It’s time for a reset on these meetings. Below are a few key takeaways and the recording with JeanineRead… Read more »
Engaging an Unengaged Team
As the dog days of summer roll in, you might notice your team being a little slower to respond, or maybe a bit checked out during meetings. This dip in engagement is quite common this time of year, but as supervisors, it is essential to manage and support the team’s productivity and output. So howRead… Read more »
Navigating Workplace Dynamics at Your Agency
Every agency’s workplace is dynamic. It’s unique to your organization’s values, processes, and, most importantly, personalities and perspectives. Navigating these internal dynamics can be tricky and downright stressful, but as a supervisor, it’s critical for you to lead your team effectively without succumbing to conflict or confrontation. Here are three quick key takeaways from thisRead… Read more »