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In Being a Supervisor, Gigi Schweikert offers these tips on helping adults you supervise succeed...

Learn to:

• Realize that adults, like children, innately want to succeed
• Question whether your expectations are realistic and your communication is effective
• Understand that what you say is not always what people hear
• Communicate your expectations in a clear, specific manner

Stay Positive! Avoid:

• Assuming people know what to do and how to do it
• Thinking that people will do things the same way you do
• Getting frustrated when adults don't "get it" the first time
• Expecting people to embrace and be excited about change

Being a Supervisor: Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals

Are you aspiring to become a supervisor in an early childhood program? Have you been in a leadership role for years? Whatever your experience level, this book provides insight, guidance, and exercises to enhance your leadership skills. "Being a Supervisor" focuses on eight concepts that will help you transition from leading children to leading adults. You will:

• Recognize and feel comfortable in your role as a supervisor
• Help adults succeed by expressing clear and reasonable expectations
• Create a culture that encourages input and allows for mistakes
• Motivate your team through delegation
• Communicate honestly and share feedback consistently
• Follow through on all tasks
• Stay connected by knowing and encouraging each employee
• Set a positive tone and be approachable to all staff

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