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Basics of Supervision - Building a Strong Foundation

Posted by: Plummer Bailor, MA, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, September 22, 2025

Stepping into a supervisory role can feel like a big leap. One day, you are focused on doing your job well, and the next, you are responsible for guiding others, making decisions that affect the team, and balancing the expectations of both staff and leadership. It is exciting, but it also comes with challenges many new supervisors are not fully prepared for.

It Is Past Time to Retire the Feedback Sandwich

Posted by: Bill Swift, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, August 22, 2022

There is an old (traditional?) management technique, fondly referred to as the feedback sandwich, that has outlived its usefulness. It may have been a flawed approach to begin with. In our two-day Basics of Supervision class this dynamic never fails to get some attention and spirited debate. How do I give my employees feedback without making them defensive?

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