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re: Tips on being a supervisor/manager/leader
Posted on 2/12/14 at 11:10 pm to finchmeister08
Posted on 2/12/14 at 11:10 pm to finchmeister08
quote:Trust them. Ask for their recommendation and then follow through on those. Their experience trumps your job title.
I have guys under me thats been doing this 30+ years to my 2 year
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Posted on 2/12/14 at 11:12 pm to jg8623
Sus Scrofa with a great piece do advice.
I worked as a laborer for two summers while in college. I worked for a large construction firm under several different foreman.
The company policy was for guys to work from 7:00 - 4:00. The boss who got the most out of his crew and was the most efficient gave us daily goals and told us when we finished the goal we could go home and get a full day's pay. We busted arse, did not take breaks, skipped lunch or took a quick 15 minute lunch and exceeded customer expectations.
Most days at 6:45 we were not just getting started but were in full stride and when we hit a snag we did not complain about it we found a way to get the job done.
I learned a lot from that man.
I worked as a laborer for two summers while in college. I worked for a large construction firm under several different foreman.
The company policy was for guys to work from 7:00 - 4:00. The boss who got the most out of his crew and was the most efficient gave us daily goals and told us when we finished the goal we could go home and get a full day's pay. We busted arse, did not take breaks, skipped lunch or took a quick 15 minute lunch and exceeded customer expectations.
Most days at 6:45 we were not just getting started but were in full stride and when we hit a snag we did not complain about it we found a way to get the job done.
I learned a lot from that man.
Posted on 2/12/14 at 11:14 pm to finchmeister08
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Posted on 2/12/14 at 11:15 pm to oVo
quote:
You manage things. You lead people.
Praise in public, coach in private. Recognize your top performers, eliminate your bottom 10 %. Cut the dead weight.
Build trust, build loyalty, build unity. Eliminate "I" from your vocabulary and replace with "We."
I am going into my third year of a similar scenario, do these things and there will become a point where most of them don't even realize how young you are.
Be yourself, and know your strengths and weaknesses. Figuring out your best employees is important, you want to pull them aside and ask their opinions on things, knowing that you value their opinions is huge.
Posted on 2/12/14 at 11:17 pm to bird35
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The company policy was for guys to work from 7:00 - 4:00. The boss who got the most out of his crew and was the most efficient gave us daily goals and told us when we finished the goal we could go home and get a full day's pay. We busted arse, did not take breaks, skipped lunch or took a quick 15 minute lunch and exceeded customer expectations.
Most of the time that depends on the company and/or the client you are working for. I too am in the construction industry and foremen rarely has the ability to let guys off early with a full days pay. Unless you're talking about a superintendent
Posted on 2/12/14 at 11:22 pm to finchmeister08
Work harder than them
Posted on 2/12/14 at 11:31 pm to finchmeister08
Leaders can be born or developed. Bottom line, don't tolerate disrespect and learn the art of informal leadership. Remain humble. Ensure your subordinates understand that they may make recommendations, but you make the final decision.
People will test you to get a reaction so they can reverse the table of power. ALWAYS maintain your professional bearing. Never show that it affects you. When it continues, address it professionally. You are their supervisor, bottom line.
I'm speaking as an army officer with 4 years of experience in charge of 85 people at the age of 26.
People will test you to get a reaction so they can reverse the table of power. ALWAYS maintain your professional bearing. Never show that it affects you. When it continues, address it professionally. You are their supervisor, bottom line.
I'm speaking as an army officer with 4 years of experience in charge of 85 people at the age of 26.
Posted on 2/12/14 at 11:45 pm to finchmeister08
Don't be a dick about jeans on Fridays. Little things like that count a lot.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 12:06 am to finchmeister08
I was a new supervisor over people who had been there 30+ years.
I learned their jobs, followed up on directions, disciplined when necessary, listened to their ideas and asked for their opinions, but overall I treated everyone the same.
Did I have problems? Yes
Did I have to earn their respect? Yes
Did they have to listen to me and do what they were told? Yes
Did I show them I was willing to get dirty? Yes
I learned their jobs, followed up on directions, disciplined when necessary, listened to their ideas and asked for their opinions, but overall I treated everyone the same.
Did I have problems? Yes
Did I have to earn their respect? Yes
Did they have to listen to me and do what they were told? Yes
Did I show them I was willing to get dirty? Yes
Posted on 2/13/14 at 12:12 am to bulldog95
Talk to a combat infantry platoon leader...he'll help you understand what matters and what doesn't. How to position attitudes and skills so that when it hits the fan, they excel.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 3:19 am to finchmeister08
you have to lead by example , with you being younger than your team it will be harder for you to earn their respect...
do not be a know it all militant type boss , get others input , make it about the team but at the same time demand a top notch brand of production...
let them know quality and production is the #1 goal but also be lenient in some other areas, make the job environment fun as long as the production is there...
remember employees want to feel that they are worth something , they want to feel good about the job they are doing and most of all they want to feel important...a complement goes a long way...
and if all else fails take off your belt and whip the shite out of your least productive employee in front of everyone , I mean whip him like hes a 10 year old you just caught smoking...
do not be a know it all militant type boss , get others input , make it about the team but at the same time demand a top notch brand of production...
let them know quality and production is the #1 goal but also be lenient in some other areas, make the job environment fun as long as the production is there...
remember employees want to feel that they are worth something , they want to feel good about the job they are doing and most of all they want to feel important...a complement goes a long way...
and if all else fails take off your belt and whip the shite out of your least productive employee in front of everyone , I mean whip him like hes a 10 year old you just caught smoking...
Posted on 2/13/14 at 7:10 am to finchmeister08
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I was wondering if there were any tips or mental exercises that I could do to boost my confidence and become a better LEADER and help my group become more efficient and produce quality work.
Join some sort of hobby group and take a leadership role? Leaders are born; however, they can be made if you put enough effort into it.
Nothing will ruin you faster than micro managing. All it does is shut down your top talent.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 7:19 am to Henry Jones Jr
A lot of good tips here but IMO the #1 thing is to ALWAYS have their back especially in public even if they're wrong.
Also publicly praise & privately discipline.
Also publicly praise & privately discipline.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 7:20 am to Jcorye1
As much as I don't like micromanagement, it works. And until I get to my sign my own paycheck, I have to do what my company asks of me.
In my industry, we are the one company that has consistently grown our business where our competition remains flat. Why? It's because we are consistently coaching up (or out), getting granular with our sales leaders, setting action items with defined due dates and inspecting what we're expecting. By micromanaging, we are closer to our people, which makes them closer to their business and in turn, it allows us to out execute our competition.
Some people may not work well under those conditions, but the expectations are well known before they step foot into my region. People have a choice and I'm certainly not forcing them to work for me or the company that I represent.
In my industry, we are the one company that has consistently grown our business where our competition remains flat. Why? It's because we are consistently coaching up (or out), getting granular with our sales leaders, setting action items with defined due dates and inspecting what we're expecting. By micromanaging, we are closer to our people, which makes them closer to their business and in turn, it allows us to out execute our competition.
Some people may not work well under those conditions, but the expectations are well known before they step foot into my region. People have a choice and I'm certainly not forcing them to work for me or the company that I represent.
This post was edited on 2/13/14 at 7:23 am
Posted on 2/13/14 at 7:30 am to Will Cover
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Some people may not work well under those conditions, but the expectations are well known before they step foot into my region. People have a choice and I'm certainly not forcing them to work for me or the company that I represent.
I can see that, and I understand what you are saying.
It all comes down to every single one of us projecting what we think are the best routes, and I have always had a hard time managing when the company wants me to micro-manage. I'm in that situation now with one of my jobs, and I've had the two week notice printed up for a while now, I just still need the money.
My specialty has always been planning, putting people in the best position to succeed, executing, and sharing praise while protecting my people from needless bitch fests. If I have someone that doesn't play well with others and is not an elite talent, I usually want that person gone anyways. Being a team player is always underrated.
This post was edited on 2/13/14 at 7:31 am
Posted on 2/13/14 at 7:32 am to Will Cover
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And until I get to my sign my own paycheck, I have to do what my company asks of me.
Btw, you're car buying guide helped me out a huge amount on my first car purchase a couple of months ago.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 7:35 am to Jcorye1
Glad to help!
Posted on 2/13/14 at 7:54 am to Jcorye1
quote:
Join some sort of hobby group and take a leadership role?
Go to OCS in the Marines.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 12:20 pm to finchmeister08
LEAD BY EXAMPLE.
LISTEN to them.
Make sure that they know that they work WITH you....and YOU with THEM.
Train them right and treat them right and they will do anything for you.
LISTEN to them.
Make sure that they know that they work WITH you....and YOU with THEM.
Train them right and treat them right and they will do anything for you.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 12:21 pm to finchmeister08
Were you in the BETA club in HS?
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