Supervision Articles

1). Problem Solving/Corrective Action By : Terence Traut
Introduction This article introduces the problem-solving model as a technique for managing performance issues that are more controversial, or that are not effectively addressed through coaching or feedback. Issues such as tardiness, being out of uniform, continual poor performance, and others are best handled by a direct, objective approach. By following the Problem Solving Dialogue Model taught in this article, you can feel confident in addressing these thorny issues with employees.
Article Related to: coaching, management, supervision, training, development, skills improvement, mentoring, performance management, performance, corrective action, discipline, problem solving

2). General Tommy Franks on Leadership By : Terence Traut
Recently, I had the opportunity to work with General Tommy Franks (retired), former head of U.S. Central Command, a role that effectively put him in charge of all U.S. military operations in 25 countries, from Egypt to Central Asia. In his role, Franks acquired a reputation for no-nonsense, practical leadership and genuine care for those in his command.
Article Related to: leadership, army, supervision, troops, management, manager, supervisor

3). Simple Leadership Basics By : Wally Bock
A great cloud of jargon, debate, and junk theory surrounds the idea of leadership, what it is, who does it, and how to do it well. But if you have just been promoted, and you're responsible for a group for the first time, there are only a few things you really need to know about leadership. When you get promoted and become responsible for the performance of a group you become a leader.
Article Related to: leadership, mangement, supervision

4). Preventing the Misconduct of Your Children or Employeess By : The Master Blog Builder
Human behavior, whether that of a child or a grown employee, always stems from a goal or purpose. Starting as a thought, the behavior is further enforced by triggers of the emotions and senses. This behavior, when it is "good", gets us rewards and recognition, while on the other hand, negative, or "bad", behavior creates a strain on a relationship, sometimes fatally.
Article Related to: behavior, conduct, misconduct, emotional triggers, the senses, triggers, management, supervision

5). Leadership: One Quick And Easy Thing You Can Do Right Way To Improve Your Results By : Wally Bock
People who want to lose weight search for a magic program that will let them lose weight without changing how they eat or whether they exercise. Late night infomercials tout systems that will turn you into a millionaire overnight. We crave magical solutions that are quick and easy and produce big results. Well, I haven't found any magic diet programs, and I never saw a get-rich-quick program that really worked, but I do know one "magic" thing you can do to improve your results as a leader.
Article Related to: leadership, supervision, management

6). Good Supervision is a Good Defense By : Wally Bock
Jerry Pounds, writing on the Management-Issues web site recently put out an interesting piece called: "Litigation awaits for insensitive employers." Here's a key passage. "Judges and juries are linking musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular disease, psychological disorders, suicide, cancer, ulcers, impaired immune function and workplace injuries to a wide spectrum of emotional workplace stressors.
Article Related to: supervision, good supervision, supervisory skills, management

7). Leadership Techniques: Three Ways To Improve The Way You Talk To People Who Work For You About Their Performance By : Wally Bock
Talking to people who work for you about their performance is one of the most difficult tasks in the workplace. But, there are three quick changes to the way they talk about other people's behavior/performance that will dramatically improve the odds of a successful outcome. First, put the description of behavior you're talking about ahead of the reason why you're having the conversation.
Article Related to: supervision, communication, leadership, management

8). The Most Important Management Skill By : Terence Traut
Terence Traut from Entelechy, Inc. draws from interviews, research, and extensive experience to identify the most important management skill.
Article Related to: management, supervision, feedback, coaching, performance, leadership, traits, training

9). You Work Hard, Do They? By : Paula Switzer
Are you frustrated with the employees you manage or supervise? Can't seem to get them as motivated as you are? Learn five strategies for creating the right environment for more committed, engaged employees.
Article Related to: employee motivation, leadership, management, supervision, behavioral styles, difficult people

10). Grassroots Leadership Principles � a Review of It�s Your Ship By : Terence Traut
At the age of 36, Michael Abrashoff was selected to become Commander of the USS Benfold � at the time, the most junior commanding officer in the Pacific Fleet. The immediate challenges that faced him were staggering: Exceptionally low morale with unacceptably high turnover. Few thought that this ship could improve. In many ways, the Benfold was actually an extreme example of the same problems facing many organizations today.
Article Related to: leadership, management, supervision, navy, military, communication

11). Motivation Made Simple By : Wally Bock
If you're a manager then you've been told at least once that you have to "motivate your people." But how do you do that? Here's what you can do to get the job done. Change your mindset. Forget about "motivating" people. You can't see motivation. Motivation is inside another person's head and heart. You can't touch it. You can't measure it. And, therefore you can't manage it.
Article Related to: leadership, management, supervision, motivation

12). Coaching for Success By : Terence Traut
Coaching is perhaps the most effective method of increasing performance available to managers, team leaders, and colleagues. This article defines coaching and outlines a process for effective coaching. Coaching Defined Coaching is perhaps the most effective method of increasing performance available to managers, team leaders, and colleagues. If you wish to improve the skills of your employees, you must plan to observe them and provide them with feedback.
Article Related to: coaching, management, supervision, training, development, skills improvement, mentoring, performance management, performance

13). Entelechy Speaks to Bill George about Authentic Leadership By : Terence Traut
I�ve had the pleasure and honor to meet some of the world�s greatest leaders and leadership gurus, from Sir Richard Branson, General Tommy Franks, and Captain Mike Abrashoff to Dr. Warren Bennis, Dr. Henry Mintzberg, and Tom Peters. I recently had the opportunity to meet with Bill George, former chairman and chief executive of Medtronic, Inc., the world�s leading medical technology company, and author of the best-selling book, Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value.
Article Related to: leadership, management, supervision, medtronic, bill george, authentic

14). Leadership Development - Secure The Future By : Terence Traut
�At senior levels of an organization, the ability to adapt, to make decisions quickly in situations of high uncertainty, and to steer through wrenching change is critical. But at a time when the need for superior talent is increasing, big U.S. companies are finding it difficult to attract and retain good people. Executives and experts point to a severe and worsening shortage of the people needed to run divisions and manage critical functions, let alone lead companies.
Article Related to: leadership, management, supervision, navy, military, communication

15). Leadership: One Easy Thing You can do Right Away to Improve Your Results By : Wally Bock
People who want to lose weight search for a magic program that will let them lose weight without changing how they eat or whether they exercise. Late night infomercials tout systems that will turn you into a millionaire overnight. We crave magical solutions that are quick and easy and produce big results. Well, I haven't found any magic diet programs, and I never saw a get-rich-quick program that really worked, but I do know one "magic" thing you can do to improve your results as a leader.
Article Related to: supervision, management, leadership