3. Meaning and Scope of School Administration and Supervision
Fundamental Principles of School Administration and Supervision
Human Elements in Administration and Supervision
-Angelica G. Baquil
TOPICS
87. 1. Group relationships increase
productivity and performance
2. Group relationships boost
retention
3. Group relationships improve team
morale
4. Group recognition is motivating
89. 1. Follow through on your promises
All the niceties in the world won’t lead to a solid relationship if you
don’t start with the basics. The biggest one? Doing what you said
you were going to do.
Trust is the foundation of any relationship (whether it’s personal or
professional), so you need to start by living up to your word. Meet
your deadlines. Complete your tasks. Don’t leave people hanging.
Remember, people typically don’t want to form close bonds with
people they can’t trust.
90. 2. Connect beyond your task list
Whether you’re asking about a project’s status or comparing your
schedules for an upcoming meeting, there’s no shortage of work-
related matters to chat about.
However, if you want to connect on a deeper level, make sure you
check in about what’s happening with your colleagues personally
— even if it’s something as simple as what they did that
weekend.
It’s up to you to determine what you’re comfortable discussing
with your coworkers. However, research from Olivet Nazarene
University found that some people aren’t afraid to get pretty
personal (with many discussing their love lives and even health
issues).
91. 3. Offer praise and recognition
Compliments are powerful. In fact, studies have shown that praise
activates the same part of our brains as a cash reward. Plus, we
naturally like the people who compliment us. Yet, 40% of
employees say they aren’t recognized enough at work.
So, applaud your colleague for the impressive presentation they
gave in a recent meeting. Thank them for their contribution to your
project. It’s a seemingly small effort that can make a big difference
in your relationship
92. 4. Remember to listen
There’s little that’s more frustrating than feeling unheard.
Your efforts to connect with your coworkers on a deeper
level won’t pay off if you fail to actually listen to them.
Put down your phone. Close out all of your tabs for that
video conference. Try your best to retain the information
your team members share with you. If you don’t take that
extra step, your efforts to build stronger relationships will
seem empty and half-hearted.
93. 5. Avoid judgment
How often have you allowed yourself to become annoyed by a
coworker you find "too much" in some way: too overbearing, too
reserved, too loud? This annoyance bleeds into your every
interaction with them, creating distance between you — which is not
the ideal environment for collaboration. Judgments like these
prevent you from getting to know your team members as they
actually are. Let go of your preconceived notions and try to get to
know them properly. More often than not, your initial impressions
turn out to be wrong.
