Supervisory Management articles from October 1992

Supervisory Management archives from October 1992

Preventing problems: a neglected supervisory skill.
October 1, 1992... There has been plenty written on how supervisors can solve problems. Whether the solutions are simple or sophisticated, the issue addressed is always "How do we become better problem solvers?" But no one has asked the more important question:...

Being an ethical supervisor. (includes related article)
October 1, 1992... Ethical behavior used to be taken for granted in the business world but not any more. Practically every week some new ethics scandal hits the headlines, further souring Americans on the business community. That's just the way things are today,...

This is not your family. (discouraging the family environment in the workplace)
October 1, 1992... "We're just like family," managers say proudly--and with the best of intentions personal and professional boundaries are violated. Simply put, the facts are these: This is not your family and the office is not your home. Supervisors and...

Meetings can be effective.
October 1, 1992... Meetings are a raw nerve in organizational life. Most companies seem to have meetings almost non-stop--even though everyone seems to hate them. In fact, the more people hate meetings, the more they seem to have. Isn't there a better way to...

Note jotting made simple.
October 1, 1992... How many times have you found yourself scrambling for something to jot a note down on? And what were you in the middle of doing when you started scrambling? A business luncheon used to be my favorite place for doing this. I tore up more napkins...

Do you choose the best person for the task? (includes related article)
October 1, 1992... Delegation involves more than just picking someone who's currently got some free time. By following an orderly, thoughtful selection routine you can delegate to those whose skills are most compatible with the job or pick those who stand to...

Creative procrastination.
October 1, 1992... It would be nice if you could always tackle the most important project first thing in the morning. Unfortunately, you don't (and sometimes can't) work that way. No matter that you know you shouldn't procrastinate. Some days you just can't make...

Managing change.
October 1, 1992... When change comes--even if you're in the driver's seat--you still have to manage the change. You have several choices: Surprise attack. Want to get the upper hand--and quickly? Surprise is the most disorienting type of change. There's no time...