The document provides an overview of a training course on supervisory skills for supervisors. It covers key areas of responsibility for supervisors, including legal obligations. It discusses techniques for effective time management, coaching and developing employees, and active listening skills. Key topics include transitioning to a leadership role, determining an employee's development level to apply the appropriate coaching style, and barriers to active listening.
Basic Supervisory Skills Training Presentation. Includes placeholders for customized company info and training games. Topics covered include:
Interviewing, Performance Evaluations,
Coaching & Communication, and Progressive Discipline. NOTE: handwritten fonts don't convert in SlideShare and were replaced with ComicSans.
10 Challenges That Every First-Time Manager Will FaceOfficevibe
Being a manager is tough. Here are 10 challenges that every manager faces, with tips on how to improve them.
Read more on Officevibe Blog about Leadership and Employee Engagement:
https://www.officevibe.com/blog
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This New Supervisor Training PowerPoint helps new supervisors or seasoned supervisors who need additional help to lead employees better, reduce risk to the organization, reduce their stress, and accelerate their skills to improve productivity, reduce conflicts, reduce grievances, and increase workplace harmony. It's all about relationships with supervisors....and it's all about leadership in those relationships, but you can't count on supervisory staff knowing what to say, how to say it, what to do, and how to do it. This program does that. It is stuffed with a zillion tips and we cut out all the fluff. You get all meat and potatoes, now hot air. We created this program to take any supervisor and in two hours pack their brain with skills and abilities like a sardine can---and then leave them with the ability to return to it 24 hours a day to get the answer to supervisory questions the need answered right now. This new supervisor training program goes the extra mail. It covers observing performance, documenting, confronting, communicating properly with upper management, reducing risk of violence in the workplace, doing investigations properly, praising and inspiring employees, and much more. Enjoy this skill #8 and feel free to remove the tags in it or edit the content to suit your purposes. New Supervisor Training PowerPoint help is now easily done. Please contact us if we can help you in anyway. Many other new supervisor training programs and courses are available. One of the most overlooked groups, with regards to training, is old supervisors. There are many new supervisor training programs, but few for seasoned supervisors. This can be a real disadvantage for a business and also for the experienced supervisor. The business world is constantly changing and everyone old and new needs to keep up with their training. Sections of new supervisor training may be totally new to even a seasoned supervisor and they can benefit by learning these new skills. Technology has made so many improvements in how we work and how we supervise that it is imperative that all supervisors are trained in these techniques. Laws and regulations are also constantly changing and sometimes old supervisors get lost in the past and training can help to bring them up to speed with the way laws and regulations are today. But nothing is more important the communication and relationship skills. These soft skills or rather a lack of them are what increase risk to organizations. With this new set of training courses both new supervisors and older supervisors will become champions of productivity.
An able supervisor can make or break the performance of a team. A herd of sheep lead by a lion wins, while a pride of lions lead by a sheep fails. The management has to invest in developing their supervisors to excel in their managerial skills. This presentation lists the skills that are required to excel as a supervisor.
Basic Supervisory Skills Training Presentation. Includes placeholders for customized company info and training games. Topics covered include:
Interviewing, Performance Evaluations,
Coaching & Communication, and Progressive Discipline. NOTE: handwritten fonts don't convert in SlideShare and were replaced with ComicSans.
10 Challenges That Every First-Time Manager Will FaceOfficevibe
Being a manager is tough. Here are 10 challenges that every manager faces, with tips on how to improve them.
Read more on Officevibe Blog about Leadership and Employee Engagement:
https://www.officevibe.com/blog
>>https://workexcel.convertri.com/see-all-14-skills
Even more details on New Supervisor Training: https://workexcel.convertri.com/14-vital-skills-for-supervisors -
This New Supervisor Training PowerPoint helps new supervisors or seasoned supervisors who need additional help to lead employees better, reduce risk to the organization, reduce their stress, and accelerate their skills to improve productivity, reduce conflicts, reduce grievances, and increase workplace harmony. It's all about relationships with supervisors....and it's all about leadership in those relationships, but you can't count on supervisory staff knowing what to say, how to say it, what to do, and how to do it. This program does that. It is stuffed with a zillion tips and we cut out all the fluff. You get all meat and potatoes, now hot air. We created this program to take any supervisor and in two hours pack their brain with skills and abilities like a sardine can---and then leave them with the ability to return to it 24 hours a day to get the answer to supervisory questions the need answered right now. This new supervisor training program goes the extra mail. It covers observing performance, documenting, confronting, communicating properly with upper management, reducing risk of violence in the workplace, doing investigations properly, praising and inspiring employees, and much more. Enjoy this skill #8 and feel free to remove the tags in it or edit the content to suit your purposes. New Supervisor Training PowerPoint help is now easily done. Please contact us if we can help you in anyway. Many other new supervisor training programs and courses are available. One of the most overlooked groups, with regards to training, is old supervisors. There are many new supervisor training programs, but few for seasoned supervisors. This can be a real disadvantage for a business and also for the experienced supervisor. The business world is constantly changing and everyone old and new needs to keep up with their training. Sections of new supervisor training may be totally new to even a seasoned supervisor and they can benefit by learning these new skills. Technology has made so many improvements in how we work and how we supervise that it is imperative that all supervisors are trained in these techniques. Laws and regulations are also constantly changing and sometimes old supervisors get lost in the past and training can help to bring them up to speed with the way laws and regulations are today. But nothing is more important the communication and relationship skills. These soft skills or rather a lack of them are what increase risk to organizations. With this new set of training courses both new supervisors and older supervisors will become champions of productivity.
An able supervisor can make or break the performance of a team. A herd of sheep lead by a lion wins, while a pride of lions lead by a sheep fails. The management has to invest in developing their supervisors to excel in their managerial skills. This presentation lists the skills that are required to excel as a supervisor.
Developing the Coaching Skills of Your Managers and Leaders | Webinar 06.23.15BizLibrary
What are the obligations of managers? It varies from organization to organization based upon a number of factors such as industry, culture, department, skill level of the team, etc. Regardless of the organization, at the very heart of this question lies a dilemma. In this webinar we'll discuss: why coaching skills are important, traditional coaching models and how we can improve them, emerging principles and competencies for managers and leaders, the difference between coaching and mentoring.
www.bizlibrary.com
16 Simple Ways to Help First-Time Managers SucceedJhana
Great managers aren't born; they're taught. Ineffective managers lead to all kinds of expensive problems, including high turnover, low morale, poor company performance.
The good news is that the solution to this problem is simple. Designed for HR leaders in tech, this free reference guide contains 16 simple ways to help first-time managers learn how to be effective managers. You'll learn:
- Why good managers are critical to your company's success.
- 16 actionable ideas you can use to help your first-time managers today.
- Real-world examples and tips to implement manager development.
Do we delegate effectively? Delegation is vital for leadership, team empowerment and motivation. This presentation is about basic tips that we sometimes forget.
Management and Leadership Training PresentationFelcotech
This material is an extract from the just concluded leadership and management training conducted by Felix Ugokpa, CAPM through the EGTL HR Professionals in Escravos, Nigeria. February, 2012
People management is one of the most difficult areas of management nowadays. People are not machines, they are complicated, emotionally unstable and a good manager needs anticipate any possible issue that might appear in their job lives in order to maintain the team motivation and performance.
If you want to learn more about this topic: https://www.newsteer.com/resources/people-management-101
Global College Malta offers a set of specially designed short courses, which are designed to increase your effectiveness at work and enhance your CV. The short courses will be delivered by Dr Ashok Srivastava, an experienced senior lecturer and full-time member of staff of Global College Malta, who also lectured in Dubai, USA and other countries.
This training program / workshop helps first-level managers/ supervisors de¬velop and apply key supervisory skills at work. It is intended for a wide group of supervisors / first level managers. It covers key skills which supervisors need to improve their own work performance and enhance the productivity of staff working under them.
Length: 3h
People Management Training, Strategic People Management, Fundamentals, How to...Bryan Len
People management includes an understanding of employment law, of training and to motivate employees and giving constructive feedback to assist with business development and personal and professional growth.
Why People Management Is Essential ?
To achieve outcomes through other people.
To manage business operations while leading people at the same time.
supervise the connection between senior or executive management and personnel
Learn how to inspire every individual of your team, even if they don’t believe in your values.
Use proactive and corrective feedback to deal with problem personnel
Learning Opportunities:
The role of a supervisor or manager
Managing performance
Effective communication
Managing the performance conversation
Questioning skills
Delegating
Giving and receiving feedback
Managing according to the situation
Who Should Take This course ?
People management training is a 3-day course designed for:
Managers
Supervisors
Project managers
Team managers
HR managers
Course Outline :
Synopsis of people management
People management fundamentals
Personnel functions
Strategic people management
Strategic people management approaches
How to accomplish best outcomes?
Encouraging well-being
Organizational culture
Practice to good ethics
Want To Learn More ?
Visit tonex.com for course and workshop detail.
People management training, Strategic People Management, Fundamentals, How to Accomplish Best Outcomes?
https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/people-management-training/
In this day and age, you don’t have to be a manager or have a position of power to become a leader. Anyone can become a leader. Why? Because leadership is about attitude, not position. It’s about influence, not power. It’s about the ability to communicate effectively, not the ability to make money.
However, many staff-level employees don’t see themselves as leaders. Sadly, many even see themselves as victims of their own leaders and managers. Many more lack the confidence to simply do their jobs right.
Our “Effective Supervision and Staff Leadership” course is designed to bring out the leader in all of us by effectively communicating our information, opinions and needs. This unique course recognizes the fact that great leaders are, first and foremost, effective communicators. But, that’s not all.
Our two-day course will also tackle many important traits of highly effective leaders; such as: assertiveness, negotiation skills, critical thinking, planning and preparedness, influential behavior, and many more.
OBJECTIVES:
By attending this course, participants will be able to:
1. Define staff leadership and calculate their motivation to become staff leaders in the workplace
2. Measure their understanding of themselves and others as well as identify the traits they will need to help them in their leadership and supervisory roles
3. Categorize their styles of staff leadership and identify the styles that will be most effective for their supervisory roles in the organization
4. Align their personal goals with the organizations goals
5. Demonstrate critical and solution-based thinking
6. Apply effective communication techniques and styles to enhance their leadership and supervisory skills
7. Facilitate their work teams effectively
8. Utilize win-win concepts even when communicating assertively
Developing the Coaching Skills of Your Managers and Leaders | Webinar 06.23.15BizLibrary
What are the obligations of managers? It varies from organization to organization based upon a number of factors such as industry, culture, department, skill level of the team, etc. Regardless of the organization, at the very heart of this question lies a dilemma. In this webinar we'll discuss: why coaching skills are important, traditional coaching models and how we can improve them, emerging principles and competencies for managers and leaders, the difference between coaching and mentoring.
www.bizlibrary.com
16 Simple Ways to Help First-Time Managers SucceedJhana
Great managers aren't born; they're taught. Ineffective managers lead to all kinds of expensive problems, including high turnover, low morale, poor company performance.
The good news is that the solution to this problem is simple. Designed for HR leaders in tech, this free reference guide contains 16 simple ways to help first-time managers learn how to be effective managers. You'll learn:
- Why good managers are critical to your company's success.
- 16 actionable ideas you can use to help your first-time managers today.
- Real-world examples and tips to implement manager development.
Do we delegate effectively? Delegation is vital for leadership, team empowerment and motivation. This presentation is about basic tips that we sometimes forget.
Management and Leadership Training PresentationFelcotech
This material is an extract from the just concluded leadership and management training conducted by Felix Ugokpa, CAPM through the EGTL HR Professionals in Escravos, Nigeria. February, 2012
People management is one of the most difficult areas of management nowadays. People are not machines, they are complicated, emotionally unstable and a good manager needs anticipate any possible issue that might appear in their job lives in order to maintain the team motivation and performance.
If you want to learn more about this topic: https://www.newsteer.com/resources/people-management-101
Global College Malta offers a set of specially designed short courses, which are designed to increase your effectiveness at work and enhance your CV. The short courses will be delivered by Dr Ashok Srivastava, an experienced senior lecturer and full-time member of staff of Global College Malta, who also lectured in Dubai, USA and other countries.
This training program / workshop helps first-level managers/ supervisors de¬velop and apply key supervisory skills at work. It is intended for a wide group of supervisors / first level managers. It covers key skills which supervisors need to improve their own work performance and enhance the productivity of staff working under them.
Length: 3h
People Management Training, Strategic People Management, Fundamentals, How to...Bryan Len
People management includes an understanding of employment law, of training and to motivate employees and giving constructive feedback to assist with business development and personal and professional growth.
Why People Management Is Essential ?
To achieve outcomes through other people.
To manage business operations while leading people at the same time.
supervise the connection between senior or executive management and personnel
Learn how to inspire every individual of your team, even if they don’t believe in your values.
Use proactive and corrective feedback to deal with problem personnel
Learning Opportunities:
The role of a supervisor or manager
Managing performance
Effective communication
Managing the performance conversation
Questioning skills
Delegating
Giving and receiving feedback
Managing according to the situation
Who Should Take This course ?
People management training is a 3-day course designed for:
Managers
Supervisors
Project managers
Team managers
HR managers
Course Outline :
Synopsis of people management
People management fundamentals
Personnel functions
Strategic people management
Strategic people management approaches
How to accomplish best outcomes?
Encouraging well-being
Organizational culture
Practice to good ethics
Want To Learn More ?
Visit tonex.com for course and workshop detail.
People management training, Strategic People Management, Fundamentals, How to Accomplish Best Outcomes?
https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/people-management-training/
In this day and age, you don’t have to be a manager or have a position of power to become a leader. Anyone can become a leader. Why? Because leadership is about attitude, not position. It’s about influence, not power. It’s about the ability to communicate effectively, not the ability to make money.
However, many staff-level employees don’t see themselves as leaders. Sadly, many even see themselves as victims of their own leaders and managers. Many more lack the confidence to simply do their jobs right.
Our “Effective Supervision and Staff Leadership” course is designed to bring out the leader in all of us by effectively communicating our information, opinions and needs. This unique course recognizes the fact that great leaders are, first and foremost, effective communicators. But, that’s not all.
Our two-day course will also tackle many important traits of highly effective leaders; such as: assertiveness, negotiation skills, critical thinking, planning and preparedness, influential behavior, and many more.
OBJECTIVES:
By attending this course, participants will be able to:
1. Define staff leadership and calculate their motivation to become staff leaders in the workplace
2. Measure their understanding of themselves and others as well as identify the traits they will need to help them in their leadership and supervisory roles
3. Categorize their styles of staff leadership and identify the styles that will be most effective for their supervisory roles in the organization
4. Align their personal goals with the organizations goals
5. Demonstrate critical and solution-based thinking
6. Apply effective communication techniques and styles to enhance their leadership and supervisory skills
7. Facilitate their work teams effectively
8. Utilize win-win concepts even when communicating assertively
Establishing and fostering a safety culture has, quite rightly, become a more prominent topic to consider for safety directors. No matter the industry or organization, it is now commonly accepted that safety culture can have a huge influence on the success or failure of a safety management system.
Safety culture is not a program, policy or procedure, it is a reflection of how safety is managed in a workplace. However, it is often difficult to pin down, as it is a somewhat ethereal concept, based on soft components that cannot be easily measured – factors such as accountability, leadership and organizational learning.
This difficulty is at the heart of many safety directors’ struggle – how do you pinpoint your organization’s current safety culture? Which activities are having a positive or negative effect?
In this presentation, Shannon Crinklaw defines safety culture and provide suggestions and ideas around how to recognize and foster a strong safety culture within your organization.
Watch this webinar and learn:
How safety culture can be broken down into components
The different ways that it can be (indirectly) measured
Steps that managers should take to improve it
How using Medgate to automate some safety activities assist in building a safety culture
Learn what is critical to creating a culture of safety in your organization. These 7 keys based on the science of behavior analysis and positive reinforcement will provide the foundation for a sustainable, effective safety system.
Management techniques that work webinar deck Adecco Staffingjaccimelvin
Select slides from a webinar that was presented by Adecco Staffing on October 18, 2011. To view the pre-recorded version or to register for any of our upcoming webinars, please visit us at adeccousa.com/webcasts.
Top Pillars | Leadership skills by Salameh MahasnehTop Pillars
https://toppillars.com
Upon the successful completion of the course, each participant will be able to:
Apply and gain a basic knowledge on leadership.
Discuss the techniques and skills that contribute to a leadership style.
Identify the basics of leadership and motivation.
Carryout various methods of developing and empowering people through training, coaching, supporting and delegating.
Apply situational leadership
Leadership Accelerator: Unleashing Potential in Younger Employees.pptxDennis Van Aelst
We recognize that our young professionals possess immense talent, fresh perspectives, and boundless energy. We believe in their potential to become the next generation of exceptional leaders. That's why we have developed this transformative program designed specifically to harness and amplify their abilities.
29. Quote “ The opportunity to guide others to their fullest potential is an honor and one that should not be taken lightly. As leaders, we hold the lives of others in our hands. These hands need to be gentle and caring and always available for support.” -Ken Blanchard
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32. Determining Development Level Situational Coaching High Commitment Variable Commitment Low Commitment High Commitment High Competence Moderate to High Competence Low to Some Competence Low Competence D4 Self-Reliant Achiever D3 Capable Cautious Performer D2 Disillusioned Learner D1 Enthusiastic Beginner
33. Determining Development Level Situational Coaching High Commitment Variable Commitment Low Commitment High Commitment High Competence Moderate to High Competence Low to Some Competence Low Competence D4 Self-Reliant Achiever D3 Capable Cautious Performer D2 Disillusioned Learner D1 Enthusiastic Beginner
63. Active Listening Means… “ Seek first to _____________ , then to be _____________ .” Stephen R. Covey
64. Active Listening Means… “ Seek first to understand , then to be understood .” Stephen R. Covey
65. 4 Steps to Active Listening Step 4— Monitor body language Step 3— Use “I” statements Step 2— Ask questions Step 1— Paraphrase
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68. 4 Steps to Active Listening Step 4— Step 3— Step 2— Ask questions Step 1— Paraphrase
69. 4 Steps to Active Listening Step 4— Step 3— Use “I” statements Step 2— Ask questions Step 1— Paraphrase
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Editor's Notes
My primary goal in the supervisory training is to educate but my secondary goal is to make the Washoe Tribe a better place to work. By educating supervisors to positively recognize employees and provide or create opportunities for their employees we will establish a better work environment through better working relationships. This will improve long-term employee retention, improve productivity and ultimately reduce turnover. Happy employees stay at their job. Engaged employees are happy. Regular feedback or Stay Interviews (instead of exit interviews we regularly find out why employees are staying) can help uncover employee expectations thus establishing better relationships between employees and their supervisors. “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” Keep your employees engaged for a better workplace. This is my vision for the Washoe Tribe.
During this course, we will overview the transition to a leadership role and discuss critical leadership skills for supervisors. Specifically, the topics we will cover include: Key areas of responsibility as a supervisor…things to be aware of !!! The transition to leadership, Time management for supervisors, Coaching and developing employees, and Active listening.
The legal theory in Latin, ‘respondeat superior’ or “let the master answer” means, in layman’s terms, that employers may be held liable for the actions of their supervisors… … If the supervisors are acting within the scope of their employment. Therefore, supervisor training is an essential component of keeping the tribe’s employee liability to a minimum. You have a responsibility to the tribe as a supervisor working here.
Unfairness/Harassment - Working side by side with people of different races, ages, genders, national origins, colors, abilities and religions supervisors are in the best position to recognize problems and are the first to learn about any issues. They are usually the ones responsible for ensuring that any unwanted or unfair conduct stops. It is important to be fair when making decisions regarding job assignments, evaluations, disciplinary actions, promotions, layoffs and terminations. The purpose of discipline is to correct the unwanted behavior, not to punish the employee. Termination needs to be handled properly to minimize bad feelings and avoid legal problems. Wrongful discharge claims can be very costly. Employees must also be treated fairly when it comes to hours worked, wages paid and overtime. You must know which employees are exempt from overtime, hours and job limitations of minors?, how to calculate hours worked and overtime, whether meal periods and breaks are required, when meal time must be paid, when travel time must be paid and what kinds of wage deductions are allowable.
You need to know FMLA provides eligible employees with up to 12 work weeks of unpaid job-protected leave. Supervisors may need to provide advice to employees about their rights to leave. Your employees don’t need to say they want FMLA. It is your job as a supervisor to understand when an employee asks for emergency leave it is FMLA. Supervisors need to know what to do if an employee is injured on the job. You are the tribe’s eyes and ears to make sure safety precautions are being taken and hazards are identified and addressed promptly. You play a significant role in helping injured workers recover. You may need to assist in completing reports and making sure work restrictions are followed. The ability to effectively listen and communicate is a fundamental skill for every supervisor. Communication and leadership skills are key skills that must be learned and developed . It is important for supervisors to be aware of the issues involved in workplace violence and that everyday office security is a big part of staying safe from workplace violence. SPEAKERS NOTES : Refer to FMLA handouts/checklist
You need to know FMLA provides eligible employees with up to 12 work weeks of unpaid job-protected leave. Supervisors may need to provide advice to employees about their rights to leave. Your employees don’t need to say they want FMLA. It is your job as a supervisor to understand when an employee asks for emergency leave it is FMLA. Supervisors need to know what to do if an employee is injured on the job. You are the tribe’s eyes and ears to make sure safety precautions are being taken and hazards are identified and addressed promptly. You play a significant role in helping injured workers recover. You may need to assist in completing reports and making sure work restrictions are followed. The ability to effectively listen and communicate is a fundamental skill for every supervisor. Communication and leadership skills are key skills that must be learned and developed . It is important for supervisors to be aware of the issues involved in workplace violence and that everyday office security is a big part of staying safe from workplace violence.
Quite often employees who are technically proficient are promoted into supervisor roles. The technical proficiency that helped you obtain this role will no longer be enough to sustain you. After all, it is rare to see a supervisor’s role in jeopardy due to technical incompetence; instead, it can be derailed by lack of attention to leadership skills. It was once said that managers do things right but leaders do the right things . Most supervisors know how to do things right which speaks to their technical proficiency. Doing the right things and knowing what those things are can be a little more difficult for supervisors. Also, should you find yourself the leader of a team in which you were once a member, you will have additional challenges. Your new leadership role will require changes in the relationships you have with others. If you are promoted from within a team, it is imperative to recognize you will need to change your interactions and communication with your old peers and your new peers (other supervisors).
Quite often employees who are technically proficient are promoted into supervisor roles. The technical proficiency that helped you obtain this role will no longer be enough to sustain you. After all, it is rare to see a supervisor’s role in jeopardy due to technical incompetence; instead, it can be derailed by lack of attention to leadership skills. It was once said that managers do things right but leaders do the right things . Most supervisors know how to do things right which speaks to their technical proficiency. Doing the right things and knowing what those things are can be a little more difficult for supervisors. Also, should you find yourself the leader of a team in which you were once a member, you will have additional challenges. Your new leadership role will require changes in the relationships you have with others. If you are promoted from within a team, it is imperative to recognize you will need to change your interactions and communication with your old peers and your new peers (other supervisors).
It is imperative for supervisors to learn how to manage their time effectively. As a supervisor you will quickly begin to notice there are more demands placed on you and your time. To be successful in a leadership role, it is important to have a method for how you plan to manage your time and resources. The goal of time management is to balance the production of your desired results with your capability. That can be affected by your abilities or your resources. Working excessive overtime to finish a presentation will be worthless if you are too sick or tired to present. Likewise, being excessively focused on fine tuning your mgmt skills will be worthless if you don’t have the time to use those skills.
As a supervisor it is important to understand where you are spending your time. To help you understand where your time goes, we will look at a time management matrix from Steven Covey’s training, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This time management matrix classifies our activities into four quadrants. The activities are classified in terms of their importance and their urgency. It is your job to find that balance between the importance and the urgency of your activities. What makes an activity important? The tribe’s vision clarifies what is most important to the tribe; what gives the tribe meaning and its purpose for being. An activity is considered important if it is valuable and if it contributes to the tribe’s vison values and goals. Important activities support our vision, values, and our department goals. Your clear understanding of the tribe’s vision affects the decisions you make and how you spend your time. If you are unclear about the tribe’s vision and how it relates to your department and individual goals, it will be difficult for you to identify what is most important for you and your employees to spend time on. So, when is an activity considered Urgent? An activity is classified as urgent if you or others feel that it requires immediate attention. Let’s take a look at the Matrix.
As a supervisor it is important to understand where you are spending your time. To help you understand where your time goes, we will look at a time management matrix from Steven Covey’s training, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This time management matrix classifies our activities into four quadrants. The activities are classified in terms of their importance and their urgency. It is your job to find that balance between the importance and the urgency of your activities. What makes an activity important? The tribe’s vision clarifies what is most important to the tribe; what gives the tribe meaning and its purpose for being. An activity is considered important if it is valuable and if it contributes to the tribe’s vison values and goals. Important activities support our vision, values, and our department goals. Your clear understanding of the tribe’s vision affects the decisions you make and how you spend your time. If you are unclear about the tribe’s vision and how it relates to your department and individual goals, it will be difficult for you to identify what is most important for you and your employees to spend time on. So, when is an activity considered Urgent? An activity is classified as urgent if you or others feel that it requires immediate attention. Let’s take a look at the Matrix.
Quadrant I activities are those that are classified as important and urgent. You must spend time in Quadrant I. However, it is important to realize that many important activities become urgent through procrastination or lack of preparation, planning, delegation, or follow-up. Quadrant II activities are classified as important but not urgent. The caveat with Quadrant II activities is there is no sense of urgency; therefore, if we don’t actively make a decision to do them, they won’t get done unless urgency moves them into Quadrant I. Quadrant III activities are classified as not important but urgent. The urgency of Quadrant III activities is often based on other people’s sense of urgency rather than the urgency of mission-related activities. They are things that have to be done immediately but do not fall into our vision or goal focus. The activities in Quadrant IV are not important and not urgent. Quite often we find that much of our time is spend in QI putting out fires and crises that we spend time on Quadrant IV activities to escape the pace and pressure of the day. All four of the quadrants in the matrix are important and they all serve a purpose. There will always be time spent in all four; however, the goal of effective time management is to spend the majority of your time in Quadrant II . Perhaps most importantly for a new leader, this matrix will help you to create more time for key Quadrant II leadership activities including coaching and developing your employees. The things that are hardly ever urgent but always the most important to overall organizational success. SPEAKERS NOTES : Refer to Time Management Matrix Exercise (2 sheets)
Here are some time mgmt tips: To manage your time effectively: Plan and organize your day and week … Remember the old adage “ Failing to Plan …is Planning to Fail” Manage and control interruptions .
Here are some time mgmt tips: To manage your time effectively: Plan and organize your day and week … Remember the old adage “ Failing to Plan …is Planning to Fail” Manage and control interruptions .
Plan each day in as much detail as possible. Do this ideally at the end of the preceding day or the first thing at the beginning of your day. (Plan your week on a “big picture” basis making notes in your day-timer or desk calendar.) Make a daily to-do list of your objectives in order of priority. Use whatever system you prefer to record this list – handwritten, computerized, day-timer, blackberry. Cross out items as they are completed. Move items that cannot be done that day to another day in the week.
Batch routine tasks together – separate from your high priority tasks Break any large task or project into smaller pieces Work on priority or routine items during that time of day which matches your work habit preferences. For example, if you are a morning person and like to tackle tough assignments when you first start working, batch your priority and harder tasks in the morning hours. Do more routine tasks in the afternoon.
Handle each piece of paper or document only once if at all possible. Refer it on, file it, or discard it. (Another idea is to have a temporary hold until discarded file – keep a file, perhaps under your desk where you place documents you are not quite ready to discard. Last ones on top so it is chronological. If you have not needed the document in 3 months, discard it when you periodically review the stack.)
Handle each piece of paper or document only once if at all possible. Refer it on, file it, or discard it. (Another idea is to have a temporary hold until discarded file – keep a file, perhaps under your desk where you place documents you are not quite ready to discard. Last ones on top so it is chronological. If you have not needed the document in 3 months, discard it when you periodically review the stack.)
Delegate to others if appropriate and possible. Set aside uninterrupted blocks of time for difficult and lengthy project. Close your door, forward your calls to your phone mailbox, refrain from checking e-mails. Throughout the day review your objectives for that day and update or reprioritize.
Delegate to others if appropriate and possible. Set aside uninterrupted blocks of time for difficult and lengthy project. Close your door, forward your calls to your phone mailbox, refrain from checking e-mails. Throughout the day review your objectives for that day and update or reprioritize.
Give yourself a break or several breaks during the day. Get up and stretch, leave your desk for lunch. Getting away even for a few minutes from your work will help you return alert and refreshed. And Last but Not Least -- Maintain your work/life balance. Put family and other social activities on your daily and weekly lists. Avoid the habit of ignoring these constantly for work!
Unless you are awaiting an urgent message, check e-mails only at specified times during the day. When you have planned to devote a block of time to work on project, do not interrupt it by checking e-mails. Set up folders to save appropriate e-mails – possibly one folder for messages to review later and delete or respond to and another folder for reference/retention. (archive set-up) Touch each e-mail just once – same as for paper documents. Decide whether to delete, save to respond to later, save for reference or retention, or to respond to immediately.
Keep e-mails short – no more than 1-10 sentences. Communicate main point in first or second sentence. After two rounds of trying to solve a problem via e-mail, use phone or talk in person. If you can’t respond immediately, let the other party know when you can if you can’t respond to avoid repeat messages
Just as we spend so much effort managing money, so must we spend equivalent effort managing time. Has anyone ever heard of summarizing what a meeting accomplished and what action plans came out of it. If every attendee was able to focus on that at every meeting our meetings would be much more productive…Don’t you think? So avoid the two major time wasters… unproductive and unnecessary meetings and e-mail overload
Just as we spend so much effort managing money, so must we spend equivalent effort managing time. Has anyone ever heard of summarizing what a meeting accomplished and what action plans came out of it. If every attendee was able to focus on that at every meeting our meetings would be much more productive…Don’t you think? So avoid the two major time wasters… unproductive and unnecessary meetings and e-mail overload
(Use Flip Chart) We waste time due to factors beyond our control but also due to factors within our control . SPEAKERS NOTES : Complete the worksheet What are some factors within our control? Beyond our control… Interruptions – phone calls, questions from coworkers and customers Computer and other equipment problems Holding and attending unnecessary and unproductive meetings Staffing shortages – covering for absent coworkers Unplanned work and changed priorities Within our control… Lack of good planning and organization, failing to set and maintain priorities, losing focus on task at hand – jumping from project to project without completing any Holding and attending unnecessary and unproductive meetings Spending too much time on phone calls, e-mails and the internet Procrastinating until a project becomes urgent Inability to say “No” when appropriate – taking on too much Failure to delegate when possible Socializing too much SPEAKERS NOTES : Refer to handout/HR Morning “How co-workers can make each other nuts-9 Step Plan”
(Use Flip Chart) We waste time due to factors beyond our control but also due to factors within our control . Who can name some factors beyond our control…? Can someone write them on the flip chart for us? What are some factors within our control? Beyond our control… Interruptions – phone calls, questions from coworkers and customers Computer and other equipment problems Holding and attending unnecessary and unproductive meetings Staffing shortages – covering for absent coworkers Unplanned work and changed priorities Within our control… Lack of good planning and organization, failing to set and maintain priorities, losing focus on task at hand – jumping from project to project without completing any Holding and attending unnecessary and unproductive meetings Spending too much time on phone calls, e-mails and the internet Procrastinating until a project becomes urgent Inability to say “No” when appropriate – taking on too much Failure to delegate when possible Socializing too much
No longer are technical skills enough to sustain you in your new role. You now have employees with those skills. Therefore, it is time to learn how to coach and develop employees so you can motivate them to complete the necessary work. The skills that made you a great team player won’t necessarily make you a great supervisor. It’s not enough to keep yourself motivated — you have to be a coach and a cheerleader, and you have to deal with people who have bad days, interpersonal conflicts, and skill deficiencies.
QUOTE “The opportunity to guide others to their fullest potential is an honor and one that should not be taken lightly. As leaders, we hold the lives of others in our hands. These hands need to be gentle and caring and always available for support.” -Ken Blanchard
Even though you want to be fair and consistent as a manager you can’t manage everyone the same way. How you manage someone depends on the employee and the situation. Two key questions are: What is their motivation? And What is their skill? Situational Leadership is a process for developing people by providing effective leadership over time so that they can reach their highest level of performance. It is based on a relationship between their development level on a specific goal or task and the leadership style the leader provides. The Development Level consists of various combinations of competence and commitment on the part of the employee. The Leadership Style depends on various combinations of directive and supportive behavior by the leader or coach.
Even though you want to be fair and consistent as a manager you can’t manage everyone the same way. How you manage someone depends on the employee and the situation. Two key questions are: What is their motivation? And What is their skill? Situational Leadership is a process for developing people by providing effective leadership over time so that they can reach their highest level of performance. It is based on a relationship between their development level on a specific goal or task and the leadership style the leader provides. The Development Level consists of various combinations of competence and commitment on the part of the employee. The Leadership Style depends on various combinations of directive and supportive behavior by the leader or coach.
The Situational Coach (leader) provides direction and support for individual employees. They are guided through the development stages (D1 – D4). D1 = If they are a new employee they have a low competence level and a high commitment level for their new job. Granted not all employees are new to the task. They may come in to the process at a different level. Usually D1 or D2 for any new task. D2 = Next they realize how much they don’t know and their commitment level drops. This level is crucial for them to get coaching through to the next level to avoid turnover. D3 = Now they are becoming more competent and their commitment is improving again with their confidence level. We are able to ease up on the coaching and support as we give more direction and guidance and less nurturing. D4 = finally they have achieved a high competence level combined with a high commitment level. Just keep tabs on them and keep communicating but very little coaching is needed, if any. Just occasional direction. As the developmental level changes the leaders style must change. How do we do that? Are we chameleons? Let’s move on to a better understanding of how we do that. SPEAKERS NOTES : Refer to handout Worksheet Grid in back of workbook
Remember the development level of the employee is a combination of the two factors we discussed, competence and commitment. Also, we need to remember that this cycle is all task or goal specific. Once the task is complete or the goal is achieved this cycle may start all over again. Here is a good analogy. Has anyone ever taught their children to ride a bike? It is very hands on at first but before you know it they are off on their own. He next thing you know you are teaching them to drive a car. New task or goal…new cycle of development.
Once again when you’re at the D1 level (the enthusiastic beginner) and you are at a low competence and high commitment level you are Hopeful, Curious, New, Unskilled, Excited, Eager and Not Experienced. D2s (The disillusioned learners) Where are they with their competence and commitment ? ( low to some competence/low commitment ) So their characteristics are; Overwhelmed, Confused, De-motivated, Frustrated, Disillusioned, may have Flashes of Competence, Discouraged. This is why it is so crucial to be fully supportive at this level. We don’t want them to leave before we get them to a level D4, do we? The task may not be what they expected…they may be letdown. D3 (capable but cautious performer) is more competent and more committed but not quite there yet. This is where we begin to back off and let them develop on their own more but we still have to be there with some coaching but moving toward just giving direction. if individuals overcome the disillusionment stage and acquire the skills they need, most will then go through periods of self-doubt where they question whether they can perform the task well on their own. They tend to still have self-doubt and be Self-critical, Cautious, Doubtful, Capable, Contributing, Insecure, Tentative and maybe a bit Bored if they are advancing well. Finally, D4s (self-reliant achievers) are Justifiably Confident, Consistent, Inspired, Inspiring, Expert, Autonomous, Self-assured, Accomplished. Yeah! We’ve worked hard to get them there, right? Some people can jump in at different levels. They don’t always start at the D1 level. Competence is based on their ability to plan, organize, problem solve and communicate well. On the other hand their commitment is based on their motivation and confidence.
When matching your leadership style to their development level remember Your style is a pattern of behavior used to influence others. It is Directive behavior that c oncentrates on the what and the how - What to do, how to do it, when to do it, monitoring performance and providing frequent feedback Or it is Supportive behavior Focusing on developing commitment and initiative. This is when we relate to them with Positive attitudes, feelings, listening, encouragment and (extremely important) involving them in decision-making Why involve them in decision making (ownership, buy-in, developing commitment)
When matching your leadership style to their development level remember Your style is a pattern of behavior used to influence others. It is Directive behavior that c oncentrates on the what and the how - What to do, how to do it, when to do it, monitoring performance and providing frequent feedback Or it is Supportive behavior Focusing on developing commitment and initiative. This is when we relate to them with Positive attitudes, feelings, listening, encouragment and (extremely important) involving them in decision-making Why involve them in decision making (ownership, buy-in, developing commitment)
There are 5 keys words you need to know for both Supportive and Directive Leadership Behavior. Directive behavior involves telling and showing people. It develops competence in others. The 5 Key words for Directive Leadership Behavior are Teach – teach them what to do Organize – show how by example Structure – provide the structure in their daily routine, when Supervise – monitor them and how they are doing Evaluate – provide them with feedback
5 Key words for Directive Leadership Behavior Teach Organize Structure Supervise Evaluate
5 Key words for Directive Leadership Behavior Teach Organize Structure Supervise Evaluate
5 Key words for Directive Leadership Behavior Teach Organize Structure Supervise Evaluate
5 Key words for Directive Leadership Behavior Teach Organize Structure Supervise Evaluate
5 Key words for Directive Leadership Behavior Teach Organize Structure Supervise Evaluate
5 Key words for Directive Leadership Behavior Teach Organize Structure Supervise Evaluate
Supportive behavior focuses on developing attitudes toward the goal or task. 5 Key words for Supportive Leadership Behavior Ask (for input) - involving others in the decision making process Listen – listen good to what they tell you (active listening) Explain (why) - so they understand your reasoning or the tribal policy Encourage – as much as possible without being phony Facilitate - (facilitating self-reliant problem solving)
5 Key words for Supportive Leadership Behavior Ask for input Listen Explain Encourage Facilitate
5 Key words for Supportive Leadership Behavior Ask Listen Explain Encourage Facilitate
5 Key words for Supportive Leadership Behavior Ask Listen Explain (why) Encourage Facilitate
5 Key words for Supportive Leadership Behavior Ask Listen Explain Encourage Facilitate
5 Key words for Supportive Leadership Behavior Ask Listen Explain Encourage Facilitate (problem solve)
5 Key words for Supportive Leadership Behavior Ask Listen Explain Encourage Facilitate
These four styles of coaching vary in the amount of direction and support the coach gives; and varies in the employee’s involvement in decision-making. S1 – Directing: there is high directive and low supportive behavior. The coach provides specific instruction and closely supervises performance. Most decisions are made by coach. S2 – Coaching: there is high directive and high supportive behavior. Coach explains decisions, solicits suggestions, praises progress, and continues to direct task accomplishment. Input from the employee is considered, although final decisions are made by the coach. S3 – Supporting: there is low directive behavior and high supportive behavior. The coach listens, encourages, and facilitates self reliant decision-making and problem solving. S4 – Delegating: there is low directive, low supportive behavior. The coach empowers the employee to act independently and provides the appropriate resources to get the job done. Most decisions are made by the employee Speaker’s Notes : Show the flow of the curve an employee moves through in development as they go from S1 through S2 and S3 and back down through S4. Another worksheet grid in back of workbook
SPEAKER NOTES : Blank Worksheet Grid provided in back of workbook S1 – In S1 the coach provides specific instruction and closely supervises performance. Most decisions are made by the leader. Characteristic behaviors are Defining, Planning, Orienting, Teaching, Checking, Giving, Feedback S2 – In S2 the coach explains decisions, solicits suggestions, praises progress and continues to direct task accomplishment. Input from the individual is considered, although final decisions are made by the leader. Not too controlling. Exploring, Asking, Explaining, Redirecting, Encouraging, Praising, Sharing, Feedback S3 – In the S3 stage, The coach listens, encourages and facilitates self-reliant decision-making and problem solving. Asking, Listening, Reassuring, Collaborating, Appreciating, Encouraging, Feedback S4 – In the S4 stage the coach empowers the individual to act independently and provides the appropriate resources to get the job done. Most decisions are now made by the individual. Allowing, Trusting, Confirming, Empowering, Acknowledge, Challenging We need to realize that if someone slips back into a previous stage, possibly due to family crisis or major work changes around them you need to adjust your style to fit…be more supportive, etc. this is a regression cycle. Your job is to be aware and bring them back through the stages again. Coaching and supervising is about adjusting our style to the circumstances surrounding us and to our employees’ needs. It is all about partnerships and good relationships with your employees. SPEAKER NOTES : Practice Exercise “ Diagnosis –The case of the bright, promotable supervisor”
Coaching is a significant role as a supervisor. You will spend a considerable amount of time interacting with your employees . Coaching is a critical role to a supervisor when you consider three basic truths: As a supervisor, your job is to get things done through other people. 2) You need your employees more than they need you. After all, they are the ones performing the day to day tasks. 3) Supervisors are evaluated on their ability to achieve results through the efforts of their employees . A successful coach is able to drive employee behavior, which drives performance and ultimately impacts business results for the tribe.
Coaching is a significant role as a supervisor. You will spend a considerable amount of time interacting with your employees . Coaching is a critical role to a supervisor when you consider three basic truths: As a supervisor, your job is to get things done through other people. 2) You need your employees more than they need you. After all, they are the ones performing the day to day tasks. 3) Supervisors are evaluated on their ability to achieve results through the efforts of your employee s. A successful coach is able to drive employee behavior, which drives performance and ultimately impacts business results for the tribe.
Coaching is the ability to bring out the best in people — all day, everyday. Leaders who are good coaches will do everything in their power to help their employees be successful. Too often, coaching is reserved for those employees who are performing below expectations. Effective leaders will coach all their employees regardless of performance. They will coach their strong performers to leverage their skills and talents. They will coach their steady performers to ensure their performance continues to meet expectations, and they will coach poor performers to bring their performance up to the standards.
Coaching is a process, not a one time event. Coaching can happen spontaneously or formally through a coaching session. There are three stages to a formal coaching that ensure a valuable experience for both the leader and employee. The stages of a formal coaching session are: pre- planning , the coach ing session, and the post-coaching session.
Prior to having a coaching session with an employee, it is necessary to do some pre planning. Pre Planning activities include: Plan objectives — prior to taking both your time and your employee’s time it is important to have a clear understanding of what objectives you have for the coaching session. Determine goals — when you determine the goals of a coaching session, you are creating a skeleton of what success will look like. List the specific goals you want to accomplish with the employee. Document specific examples — regardless if your coaching session is meant to improve performance or stretch a strong performer, it is important to provide specific examples to the employee. Also, document the specific behaviors the employee has demonstrated, both positive and negative, to help them understand what is going well and what needs improvement. Schedule the session — spontaneous coaching happens at the moment you see or hear the employee demonstrate a certain behavior. Formal coaching is structured and warrants a scheduled session. When scheduling the session, remember to choose a private location with minimal interruptions.
Once you have completed the pre planning activities, you are ready to conduct the coaching session. During the coaching session, the following actions should be taken. Explain the purpose — don’t make the employee wonder why you have decided to meet with him or her. Instead, explain right up front the purpose for the coaching session and the objectives you have. Describe the impact — describe the impact the employee’s behavior is making (whether positive or negative). Be specific so they know exactly what behavior should be repeated (if positive) and what behavior needs to stop (if negative). Provide next steps — provide the them with the next steps needed for success. What specifically do you want them to do? Ask for specific actions — based on the next steps, ask them for specific actions that will be taken. Empower the employee by allowing him or her to create the action items. Get their buy-in so they take ownership. Create a timeline — to ensure accountability for completing the action items, create a timeline with the employee so both parties are clear when action items are due. The timeline should be realistic yet challenging. Gain commitment — it is important to gain the commitment of the employee at the end of the coaching session. Reiterate the key points from the session and gain their commitment in regards to the action items and timeline. This will increase the likelihood they will feel ownership toward the items. Provide praise and recognition — end the coaching session on a positive note by providing praise and recognition to the employee. This can be something as simple as praising them for accepting the challenge presented in the coaching session.
Even after the coaching session, the work of a coach is not complete. There are several steps a coach should take to ensure the success of the employee. Monitor outcomes — this includes the ongoing observation, review, and analysis of the action items that were developed in the coaching session. Monitoring outcomes may also include adjusting or reviewing the coaching strategy with your employee. Reinforce — it is important to reinforce the impact and importance of the action items with them as well. A gentle reminder of the commitment they made and the accountability to follow through may ensure success. Assist — as the coach your role is to assist your employee as needed. Set them up for success by providing direction and feedback when needed. However, assisting does not mean you complete the work for them. Re-evaluate — depending on the purpose of the coaching session, it may be necessary to re-evaluate the employee’s progress. If you choose to re-evaluate provide them with a date and time. ARTICLE: Refer to Coaching for Improved Performance! (in back of workbook)
Depending on the academic source, there are between three and thirteen types of intelligence. However, there are three primary learning styles and subcategories within those styles. The primary learning styles are: SPEAKER’S NOTES: Exercise #2 Adults Learn Best When
Depending on the academic source, there are between three and thirteen types of intelligence. However, there are three primary learning styles and subcategories within those styles. The primary learning styles are: Auditory — auditory learners learn best when they are able to listen or hear instructions. This may include discussing abstract concepts or theories, attending lectures, and doing case studies. 22% of people learn this way. Visual — visual learners learn best when they are able to read or see instructions through means such as images and observing others through demonstration and videos. 29% of people learn this way. Kinesthetic — kinesthetic learners learn best when they are able to touch or have hands-on practice through means such as role playing and other experiential activities. 10% of people learn this way. That’s only 61%...The rest of us learn by combinations of any of the above methods. As a coach, it is your responsibility to create an environment that appeals to the employees’ learning style. If you are unable to identify the learning style, take a blended approach and design your coaching session intentionally to incorporate elements from all of the learning styles. SPEAKER’S NOTES: Exercise #2 Adults Learn Best When
While operating in your role as a supervisor and taking on the additional responsibilities of leadership, such as coaching and mentoring, there is an underlying skill that will lend itself to your success. That skill is active listening.
Active listening, according to Steven Covey, means to “seek first to understand , and then to be understood .” Active listening is the ability to understand what is happening behind what is being said.
Active listening, according to Steven Covey, means to “seek first to understand , and then to be understood .” Active listening is the ability to understand what is happening behind what is being said.
There are four steps to active listening. Step 1: Paraphrase — When you paraphrase, you repeat back to the speaker a summary of what was said. Step 2: Ask questions — Ask the speaker questions as a way to invite the speaker to elaborate on his or her ideas. Step 3: Use “I” statements — Using “I” statements places the burden of understanding on you rather than on the speaker. Saying to someone, “You’re not making any sense” will likely cause defensiveness. Instead, say “I’m a little confused, could clarify this for me?” Step 4: Monitor body language — Be aware of your body language and the non-verbal message you are sending. Use body language that conveys friendliness, openness, and interest. Monitor
What are four steps to active listening again?
There are four steps to active listening. Step 1: Paraphrase — When you paraphrase, you repeat back to the speaker a summary of what was said. Step 2: Ask questions — Ask the speaker questions as a way to invite the speaker to elaborate on his or her ideas. Step 3: Use “I” statements — Using “I” statements places the burden of understanding on you rather than on the speaker. Saying to someone, “You’re not making any sense” will likely cause defensiveness. Instead, say “I’m a little confused, could clarify this for me?” Step 4: Monitor body language — Be aware of your body language and the non-verbal message you are sending. Use body language that conveys friendliness, openness, and interest. Monitor
There are four steps to active listening. Step 1: Paraphrase — When you paraphrase, you repeat back to the speaker a summary of what was said. Step 2: Ask questions — Ask the speaker questions as a way to invite the speaker to elaborate on his or her ideas. Step 3: Use “I” statements — Using “I” statements places the burden of understanding on you rather than on the speaker. Saying to someone, “You’re not making any sense” will likely cause defensiveness. Instead, say “I’m a little confused, could clarify this for me?” Step 4: Monitor body language — Be aware of your body language and the non-verbal message you are sending. Use body language that conveys friendliness, openness, and interest. Monitor
There are four steps to active listening. Step 1: Paraphrase — When you paraphrase, you repeat back to the speaker a summary of what was said. Step 2: Ask questions — Ask the speaker questions as a way to invite the speaker to elaborate on his or her ideas. Step 3: Use “I” statements — Using “I” statements places the burden of understanding on you rather than on the speaker. Saying to someone, “You’re not making any sense” will likely cause defensiveness. Instead, say “I’m a little confused, could clarify this for me?” Step 4: Monitor body language — Be aware of your body language and the non-verbal message you are sending. Use body language that conveys friendliness, openness, and interest. Monitor
There are four steps to active listening. Step 1: Paraphrase — When you paraphrase, you repeat back to the speaker a summary of what was said. Step 2: Ask questions — Ask the speaker questions as a way to invite the speaker to elaborate on his or her ideas. Step 3: Use “I” statements — Using “I” statements places the burden of understanding on you rather than on the speaker. Saying to someone, “You’re not making any sense” will likely cause defensiveness. Instead, say “I’m a little confused, could clarify this for me?” Step 4: Monitor body language — Be aware of your body language and the non-verbal message you are sending. Use body language that conveys friendliness, openness, and interest. Monitor
There are several barriers that interfere with our ability to practice active listening. These barriers include: Mind reading — This is when you make assumptions or jump to conclusions about what the speaker is thinking or saying. When this happens your focus shifts away from paying attention to what is being said. Interrupting — Active listening requires you to give your time and undivided attention to the speaker. Individuals who interrupt are often more worried about what they are going to say than the message being sent. Rehearsing — You are rehearsing when your energy and attention are focused on what you are going to say next, instead of what the speaker is saying. Filtering — Filtering is listening to only what you want to hear and ignoring the rest of the conversation. Speaker’s Notes : REVISIT Active Listening… Complete worksheet in workbook.
What are four steps to active listening again? Complete the worksheet in your workbook. Can you do it without looking back?