Supervisory Management articles from February 1996

Supervisory Management archives from February 1996

How situational leadership fits into today's organizations.
February 1, 1996... The trend toward consensus-driven decision making is causing managers and supervisors to question when they can make independent decisions. The answer may lie in situational leadership, a concept that is far from new. It recognizes that the best...

Can your staff handle crises in your absence?
February 1, 1996... If you were to go on vacation or a business trip, would you feel secure that your department could handle an emergency in your absence? Unless you have trained your employees both in the daily routine and in how to deal with crises, you can't...

"How I made probation a positive experience."
February 1, 1996... Fred has been here for about 15 years, and his work was always slightly above average. I've been his supervisor for three years, and until a few months ago he never gave me any trouble. Then his work began to slip noticeably. I talked to him;...

Working with the mean and angry boss.
February 1, 1996... Margaret is a data entry supervisor in a bank. Work has always given her satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment - until the past few months. She was promoted a few months ago, and now she's stuck with a new boss whom she describes as "a mean,...

Streamlining operations for more efficiency.
February 1, 1996... Supervising today means more than managing the status quo. Today's savvy supervisors look for ways to boost productivity despite less time and resources to get the job done. By objectively analyzing the way your office or department functions,...