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 »
Someone else’s emergency is not necessarily your emergency. However, as supervisors, your team’s fire drills actually are your problem, and you have to stay calm when the heat is on. So, how can you possibly manage everything that comes across your desk in a productive, organized way? By understanding the dynamics of crisis management andRead… Read more »
We’ve never been more distracted. Incessant notifications, emails, calls, pings, deadlines, meetings, and competing priorities make staying focused nearly impossible. Yet, as a supervisor, it’s crucial to manage these distractions while meeting team objectives. The key is to master time management. Much like our learning styles, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing our workloadsRead… Read more »
There will never be an easy fix when it comes to working with a not-so-great manager, but here are some do’s and don’ts you might want to consider.
There will never be an easy fix when it comes to working with a not-so-great manager, but here are some do’s and don’ts you might want to consider.
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A few years ago, I was promoted into my current position, where I supervise three other employees. Since the promotion, I’ve learned – OK, I’m still learning! – how to improve my supervisory skills. Here are three tips I offer to new supervisors.
There often comes a time in a scientist’s career when he or she must face a difficult reality: in order to continue to grow professionally, he or she must transition from a life at the bench to a life at the desk, from managing experiments to managing people.
If you have not yet considered whether or not you are supervisory material, reflect inward. Ask yourself why or why not. Challenge yourself to grow.
Here is a short list for consideration on the role and function of a supervisor.
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