Effective Supervisory Practices p5

The first step for making a smooth transition from peer to supervisor is:

• Establishing authority

• Building relationships

• Setting clear expectations

• Learning new skills

It is important to meet individually with each employee to discuss any concerns during the transition from peer to supervisor because:

• it helps in understanding individual concerns and building trust.

• it is a mandatory HR requirement.

• it saves time in the long run.

• it is a formality that needs to be completed.

How can you best support your employees during the transition from peer to supervisor?

• Provide clear guidance and support

• Ignore their concerns

• Micromanage their tasks

• Leave them to figure it out on their own

It is important to communicate clearly how much you respect the team members during the transition from peer to supervisor because:

• It helps in maintaining a positive work environment.

• It shows weakness.

• It is not necessary.

• It creates confusion.

To help your employees grow accustomed to new roles during the transition from peer to supervisor, you should:

• Provide training and support

• Ignore their concerns

• Micromanage their tasks

• Leave them to figure it out on their own

Why is it important to be consistent in how you deal with your team in your new role as a supervisor?

• To maintain fairness and build trust

• To show authority and control

• To avoid making decisions

• To keep team members guessing