3The Power of Ten Supervisor Roles

How many different roles does a supervisor perform?

The list is longer than you might think. Whether you are a new or a seasoned supervisor, you will find yourself performing a variety of roles to support others.

In this chapter you will learn about ten key supervisory roles. We share stories by or about supervisors performing each of the ten roles. The intent of these stories is to help you learn through real work situations how a specific supervisory role plays out in the work environment. In telling their stories, those who have “been there, done that” share insights and ideas that will help you gain a better understanding of what a specific supervisory role involves—and what is important to remember when ...

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