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« on: May 22, 2002, 10:27:00 pm » |
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"Supervision" is an interesting experience. One very important thing is that you must learn to separate the post from the person. What you really need to find out, Kinhunter, are the boundaries of your authority over this other post. Who will do the appraisals? Who is the "manager"? To whom do you complain when things go wrong? If the post becomes vacant, what level of participation do you have in interviewing the replacement? Those are just a few questions that spring to mind. And, indeed, is there any extra money on offer for you?
Once you know the boundaries, then you can plan accordingly. In my own experience of being responsible for supervising another post, the "we're a team and have a job to do" approach seems to work well. Being clear about what work is to be done by that postholder is important as is expectation of standards to be achieved.
Being responsible for another post can be frustrating if you don't have the right person, but it can also be very rewarding for both you and the other person. You both learn a great deal. I have learned a huge amount about myself and about the dynamics of a working relationship.
If you want to bounce ideas or ask me further questions, please do email me.
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