Great idea, how do you maintain accountability throughout the process for all team members so they are ready to collaborate at the end?
Ryan
That is a great thing to remind team members of & the more we as supervisors can demonstrate that we are here for our team members the more they are willing to be there for the students.
Ryan
Yes, the ability to motivate & keep the morale up is a key skill for supervisors.
Ryan
I would assign certain task to team members and before the deadline the whole team would collaborate as a one group to assure a complete and finished project.
You are right these are important skills. How do you accomplish this with your team?
Ryan
I think the biggest way is to remind team members that we are here for the students and that their success is our main goal.
So true & demonstrating that selflessness generally leads to selflessness by your team.
Ryan
Great points Christine. Knowing motivational techniques is very important, especially when they are balanced with strong interpersonal skills so team members do not feel manipulated.
Ryan
Yes and combining all three of these is very powerful. Good selection of a skill set.
Ryan
This is an important skill. I would add to this that it's important to keep the mission in the minds of all team members. How do you go about doing this?
Ryan
One very important skill is to motivate your crew and keep moral at a comfortable level. Moral is very important for success!
Having company goals aligned and promoting a positive attitude is important
When you are a manager, you have a team to manage. This may be a cliche but as they say, there is no "I" in "Team". So a good manager has to be selfless as well. As he/she leads the team he/she has to collaborate with the team members as they altogether work towards the direction of the organization.
I believe the most important qualities as a manager is to understand the duties of the position you are managing and knowing what techniques motivate your team members. A manager that understands the duties of the position can implement effective improvements to the department. Additionally, a manager that is unaware of the motivational factors that work for their team their methods can be counterproductive and lead to resentment by their team.
keeping the mission in mind
There are many skills needed to be able to supervise others. The most important ones to me would be Communication, Interpersonal and Motivational skills.
Good point. I would almost argue that if there are any most important skills, based on your response, they would be adaptability & learning skills. This way the supervisor can continue to thrive & help their team thrive in a constantly changing environment.
Ryan
Yes and I would say that, in my opinion, these skills must come in this exact order. A leader must demonstrate willingness to listen & take that criticism & only then can she/he help to bring about positive change.
Ryan
I do not believe that there is an overall "Most" important skill a supervisor needs to possess but a combination of several skills which are ever developing with work place challenges. A supervisor needs to balance effective communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to listen and exercise authority - keeping the team on track with objective goals.
Having the patience and understanding of how to assist employees productivity.
