What Is a Supervisor

• What is a supervisor and what is their role in work environments?
• Identify at least four skills a supervisor should have.
  • Explain why each skill is important.
  • Explain how the skills support a person's success as a supervisor.
  • Consider how mentoring and/or coaching is one of the responsibilities of a supervisor.
  • Explain some ways to ensure effective mentoring/coaching as a supervisor.
  • Explain how a supervisor might assess effectiveness regarding mentoring/coaching.

Supervisor's Leading Through Challenging Opportunities

• What are some considerations to keep in mind when managing conflict in the work environment?
• What are some potential negative impacts in the work environment if conflict is not successfully managed?
• What are the benefits for the work environment when conflict is successfully managed?
• What is the role of diversity and inclusion in work environments?
• What role do supervisor's play in ensuring that diversity and inclusion policies are met in work environments?
• Summarize the supervisor's role, challenges, opportunities, and best practices in practice- or policy-focused work environments.