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Supervisory Skills Comments

Delegation and Empowerment

• I delegated effectively.
• I motivated others through persuasion rather than coercion.
• I oversaw the work of a group of employees.
• I followed the company standard procedures for allocating assignments.
• I delegated assignments to employees according to seniority.
• I empowered employees to make their own decisions in the field.
• I allowed employees to make their own decisions.
• I assigned tasks appropriately.
• I empowered employees to perform the assigned tasks.
• I gave employees the ability to complete their tasks as they saw fit.
• I am effective in delegating assignments.
• I delegated tasks to employees according to their skills (skill level).
• Assigned the right work to the right employees.

• I encouraged employees to achieve their full potential.
• I coached and mentored others to achieve higher performance levels.
• I determined the training and development needs of employees and staff.
• I introduced targeted training and development initiatives to address and elevate subpar performance.
• I offered instructions and guidance to subordinates.
• I coached subordinates in how to make good decisions.
• I provided direction and coaching to employees.
• I provided guidance and support to help employees achieve their goals.
• I provided training on equipment as needed.
• I identified and maximize opportunities for continuing education for employees.
• I sought to enhance the performance of employees under my supervision.
• I instructed employees on the safest way to perform tasks.
• I instructed employees on the proper way to perform tasks.
• I sought to provide effective training and development opportunities for employees.

• I listened to the concerns of employees.
• I fostered an environment that supports open communication.
• I communicated equally well with all employees.
• I communicated effectively with employees.
• I communicated on a daily basis with the team at the start of each shift.
• I facilitated open communication between employees.
• I set clear expectations for acceptable performance.
• I conveyed instructions, directives and guidelines to the employees.
• I asked employees for their ideas and opinions.
• I asked employees for their input in decisions that directly affected the team.
• I listened to others.
• I communicated the goals and expectations for the team.
• I communicated effectively to avoid issues, conflicts and errors on the job.
• I was clear when assigning tasks to be completed.
• I know the best ways to communicate effectively with different types of employees.
• I informed employees of what tasks needed to be completed on each shift.

• I made decisions based on all relevant information.
• I decided the best approach for addressing issues that arose on the job.
• I was effective in determining which issues needed immediate attention.
• You decided which team members were assigned to each job.
• I decided what supplies needed to be purchased.
• I determined appropriate staffing levels for the job.
• I set the objectives to be completed for the shift.
• I decided the order that tasks needed to be completed.
• I determined which team members were to be promoted.
• I determined when the job has been satisfactorily completed.
• I decided how the supplies were to be allocated on the job site.
• I decided the best approach to perform jobs that had some level of risk.

• I treated all staff equitably.
• I maintained good working relationships with employees.
• I am aware of the unique strengths of each employee.
• I have a high degree of multi-cultural competence to supervise individuals of various cultural backgrounds.
• I valued the opinions of subordinates.
• I demonstrated empathy, respect, and openness to employees.
• I am respectful toward employees.
• I maintained the confidence and trust of employees.
• I maintained professional interactions with peers, customers, and employees.
• I facilitated conversations where each person can be heard.
• People seek me for advice in a variety of situations.
• I encouraged good working relationships between employees.
• I worked well with the team members.
• I effectively resolved internal employee and/or organizational conflicts through knowledge of management techniques.

• I ensured employees know what they needed to complete during the shift.
• I oversaw employees to make sure their work was performed up to standard.
• I made sure employees completed the work on time.
• I made sure employees were working toward goals set by the company.
• I was clear about the expectations that employees were held accountable for.
• I made sure employees were accomplishing important objectives.
• I encouraged employees to take responsibility for their mistakes.
• I provided clear expectations of outcomes during performance reviews.
• I fostered a culture of personal responsibility and accountability.
• I held employees accountable for work assignments.
• I held others accountable for my work and job performance.
• I held others accountable for completing tasks on time.

• I implemented disciplinary policy in accordance with the union contract
• I considered diverse perspectives during the disciplinary process.
• I considered a spectrum of disciplinary measures, ranging from formal warnings to unpaid leave.
• I was diligent about properly documenting disciplinary actions.
• I used persuasion rather than threats of disciplinary action.
• I used disciplinary measures with the intent to guide and improve behavior, rather than to seek retribution.
• I enforced workplace rules fairly.
• I maintained disciplinary policies and fair enforcement of work rules
• I emphasized constructive discipline strategies, prioritizing the development and feedback of employees over punitive measures.
• I intervened immediately when disciplinary action was warranted.
• I was fair and equitable in enforcing work rules.
• Consistent in disciplinary/corrective actions.

• I measured job performance fairly using established criteria.
• I provided timely and thorough performance evaluations of employees.
• I scheduled follow up meetings if employee's performance is below average.
• I used metrics and benchmarks established by the department.
• I was diligent about completing performance assessments on time.
• I completed assessments in a timely manner.
• I conducted regular performance management sessions.
• I reviewed performance against established measures.
• I understood the importance of good performance management.
• I maximized the performance of employees.
• I performed thorough and timely employee performance appraisals.

• I provided constructive, ongoing feedback.
• I met with employees at the end of the job to debrief them.
• I gave feedback that included both a recognition of the employee's strengths and areas where the employee could do better.
• I conducted regular progress meetings to ensure adherence to the schedule.
• I offered constructive feedback to facilitate performance improvement.
• I provided useful and constructive feedback to employees.
• I provided feedback that referenced specific instances or examples of behaviors.
• I provided detailed feedback to employees.
• I provided feedback that was aligned with performance expectations.
• I gave employees feedback on a regular basis.
• I responded positively to innovative ideas and suggestions from subordinates.

• I appropriately recognized and rewarded employees.
• I recognized when employees have completed major milestones.
• I recognized those who have exceeded expectations.
• I was effective in using rewards to help motivate employees.
• I offered non-monetary rewards as incentives for employees.
• I recognized and reward excellent employees.

• I resolved personnel problems quickly and effectively.
• I spent time to actively listen to the grievance.
• I effectively resolved conflicts to mutual satisfaction of the parties.
• I successfully mediated conflicts between employees.
• I resolved disputes in a way that quickly reaches mutual agreement.
• I was successful in resolving personnel conflicts.
• I spoke to all employees involved to get a complete picture of the situation.

• I was able to remain calm in tense situations.
• I am a calming force during stressful periods.
• I always remained calm and professional even in stressful situations.
• I managed emotions during difficult times.
• I maintained a calm demeanor when addressing stressful issues in the workplace.
• I maintained an even temper in stressful situations.
• I adopted a measured approach to resolving workplace issues, ensuring that actions are not taken hastily.

• I promoted teamwork and cooperation within the department.
• I used the team to its fullest capacity.
• I enhanced teamwork through good supervision.
• I facilitated team members working well together.
• I motivated and inspires high performance by team members.
• I supported team members who are working on difficult projects.
• I provided good supervision for the team.
• I encouraged teamwork.

• Others emulated my enthusiasm for work.
• I have shown consistency between what I say and do.
• I exemplified professionalism in the workplace.
• I led others through my commitment to the department.
• I set a good example for others to follow.
• I have a strong work ethic that inspires others.

• I contributed to a productive work environment for the team.
• I demonstrated exemplary work performance that others should follow.
• I fostered a positive work environment in the department.