{"id":38839,"date":"2023-10-23T13:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T17:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/?p=38839"},"modified":"2025-09-08T12:50:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T16:50:22","slug":"using-our-leadership-model-to-become-a-better-supervisor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/blog\/using-our-leadership-model-to-become-a-better-supervisor\/","title":{"rendered":"Using our Public Service Leadership Model to become a better supervisor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IMAGINE<\/strong> getting a new responsibility you\u2019ve never had before. You\u2019ve demonstrated signs of success but have never had to work in this new area full time. Starting now, other people rely on you and expect you to produce and have an immediate impact.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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You might be thinking that the new responsibility involves managing a project or a budget. But what about supervising? Whether it\u2019s one direct report, four people or a team of 10, supervising is often a side responsibility placed on those who demonstrate high performance in their area of expertise. More often than not, supervising is also the hardest skill to develop during your next career phase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to supervising or need a reminder<\/strong>, here are a few keys from our Public Service Leadership Model<\/a> to elevate your supervision style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Self-Reflection. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Fostering Engagement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Adaptability. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Accountability. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Self-Reflection<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Supervising is like being on a tight rope with a pole, balancing your technical responsibilities on one side and your supervision responsibilities on the other. Wherever you are in your journey as a supervisor, take the time to reflect. That might be the hardest part, finding time! Then remember to be honest with yourself<\/strong>. You aren\u2019t expected to be perfect.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Try starting here: Put a calendar hold on your calendar for 15 minutes at the end of each week. Don\u2019t think about it, do it now<\/strong>, <\/strong>and consider asking yourself the following reflective questions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n