The course will help the new supervisor make the transition from a co-working peer to a supervisory position. We will talk about mistakes made by new managers, guidelines for transitioning from line worker to supervisor. The class will discuss rationales for fulfilling the position and general guidelines for supervising former peers. We will delve into effective ways to deal with different personalities including generation gaps. Characteristics of effective leaders, leadership styles and being approachable. The class will cover some counseling session and behaviors as well as other aspects of being an effective supervisor.
