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Supervising. “I’m a new professional and am supervising someone who could be my mom, now WHAT ?” Presented by Melissa Williams & Jill Zambito Student Involvement & Leadership Development. Agenda. Learning Objectives Supervision Theory Tools for Supervising Ah-ha Supervision moments
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Supervising “I’m a new professional and am supervising someone who could be my mom, now WHAT?” Presented by Melissa Williams &Jill Zambito Student Involvement & Leadership Development
Agenda • Learning Objectives • Supervision Theory • Tools for Supervising • Ah-ha Supervision moments • Small group discussion • Q & A
Learning Objectives • As a result of this session, participants will: • Have an opportunity to share supervision challenges and problem solve in small groups • Learn how mid-level professionals have overcome supervisory struggles • Learn supervision tips to make the most out of a professional relationship
Supervision Theory Integrated Development Model • Level 1 • Dependent on supervisor • Level 2 • Balance between autonomy and dependence • Level 3 • Need less specific and direct supervision Applying Theory to Practice: Supervision in Student Affairs, by Susan R. Stock-Ward & Mary E. Javorek
Level 1 • Dependent on supervisor • Less familiar with tasks • Not Confident • Create a safe environment where employee can ask questions.
Level 2 • Balance between autonomy and dependence • Collaborative approach • Help employee explore values • Learn mistakes and successes • Revisit Conversations
Level 3 • Need less specific and direct supervision • Provides less direction for meetings • Focus more on professional development • Mentoring • Challenge – Employee believes supervisor has nothing to offer them
Tools for Supervising • One-on-one • Being an advocate • Giving honest critical feedback regularly • Caring about them as a person, helping them find balance • Supporting their professional development • Encouraging people to move on or supporting their search process • Making time to attend their events and programs • Weekly Report
Ah-ha Moments • Jill: small private institution experience • Supervising someone older than you • Supervising someone who applied for your job • Supervising people who don’t want to be on the team
Ah-ha Moments • Melissa: large public • Supervision changes when you are promoted within your department • Difference between supervising graduate assistants and professional staff • Supporting people who don’t report to you directly, finding the proper balance to help people engage with their actual supervisor
Small Group Discussion • Pair and Share • Share a challenge whether you were the supervisee or supervisor. • Problem-solve