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Leadership and Supervision
HR Focus Areas | Employee Management | Leadership, Mentoring, and Supervision
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Leadership, mentorship, and supervision are management techniques that guide staff to achieve certain objectives while furthering the organization’s mission. Learn the differences between these strategies and how to effectively incorporate them into your organization.
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“The function of leadership is to create more leaders, not
more followers.” – Ralph Nader. Being a leader means being a facilitator and inspiring your team to excel. An effective leader influences and enables others to contribute to the success of an organization by accomplishing set goals.
All Business
"Do's and don'ts of effective team leadership" (Jan 2004)
Aspen Institute
This institute offers seminars, conferences, policy programs, and
leadership development initiatives.
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Mentorship is a creative approach designed to allow individuals with valuable skills and/or experience to support others in their professional development and growth. There are different types of mentorship programs, however the most commonly known is the one-on-one model. This personal interaction can have a significant impact by encouraging an open dialogue where both people learn.
American Society for Training and Development
"Tips for Developing a Mentoring Program" (undated)
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Supervision centers on monitoring employee’s performance. Successful supervisors set realistic goals and provide assistance when
necessary to ensure these goals are reached. In order to achieve positive results, supervisors should strive to build credibility and trust within their staff.
"Creating a Culture of Supervision"
Lyn Freundlich and Joanne Horgan, Third Sector New England
Format: Powerpoint. A presentation from Idealist's 2004 Putting People at the Center conference.
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