Leadership Development (2)

Supervising remote work isn't always easy. It can be a challenging transition for supervisors and employees accustomed to onsite, face-to-face teamwork. In addition, group meetings, one-on-ones, and...

Project management applies knowledge, skills, and techniques to ensure the overall success of a project. While there are different approaches to managing projects, successful project managers follow...

Supervisors have an impressive list of responsibilities. None, however, are more important than those related to direct reports' safety, health, and well-being. This episode discusses the...

What is a development plan? Let's first understand what exactly a development plan is. Development plans track goals, competency development, and objectives that employees need to achieve for...

Success in the 21st century will require continuous learning. The rate of change occurring in the workplace is expected to increase, and the skills needed by supervisors will undoubtedly expand. In...

Sadly, toxic leaders are a stark reality in many organizations. The dark side of toxic leaders is rarely discussed in the workplace. Some studies show that three out of every ten leaders exhibit...

To advance more women into leadership positions, supervisors need to create an environment that enables women to develop and utilize their leadership skills. In the last few years, a great deal of...

To be an effective supervisor, you must learn to engage with others when communicating. So, how do you become an engaging communicator? Engaging communication is an essential supervisor skill that...

"Servant Leadership" is becoming a buzzword in the business world, but what does it mean? Robert K. Greenleaf coined the term servant leadership in an essay he published in 1970. Greenleaf, a...

Let's first look at what an "engaging leader" is. How do they act? What do they do that is different from regular leaders? In short, an engaging leader helps create engaging employees throughout the...

Ready or not, Gen Z is redefining leadership in the workplace. Gen Zers were born after 1996 and have had access to computers, smartphones, and the Internet their entire lives. That’s why people of...

Establishing credibility as the new boss is tough, especially if you're transitioning from a member of the team to the new supervisor. You are likely now in charge of making the rules, delegating...

Training your supervisors to be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to engage and encourage their employees is vital to productivity and low employee turnover. Unfortunately, training...

Think back to a time when you started a new career. Can you recall any advice or tips that you still use today?

Performance goals are strategic objectives that an organization’s leadership team has established to outline expected outcomes and guide employee efforts. Performance goals will vary from one...

Workplace culture is shaped by various components, but supervisors and managers either encourage or discourage a strong workplace culture. Merriam-Webster defines culture as “the set of shared...

Why do managers need training? The role of a manager has shifted drastically over the years. A manager today should be constantly evolving. Did you know that only 34% of companies feel that they...

Providing employees feedback is important to their ongoing growth and development. Unfortunately, only 30% routinely receive it and among those – most feel the information provided by their manager...

Running a successful construction company requires skilled job-site supervision. Construction management training programs provide managers with the skills they need to deliver, promoting safer and...

Goodconstruction supervisors help you make the most of your workforce. With the right mix of people skills and technical know-how, front-line leaders create cultures of productivity, safety, and...