After being promoted, most new supervisors quickly discover the difficulties and challenges of managing other people. This practical guide helps first-time supervisors master the problems and challenges they will face in their new position. Starting with advice on overcoming the initial fears and anxieties of supervising others, the guide shows readers how to: establish authority and gain worker co-operation; work with other supervisors; delegate effectively and follow up on assignments; and deal with job performance issues and disciplining workers.

After being promoted, most new supervisors quickly discover the difficulties and challenges of managing other people. This practical guide helps first-time supervisors master the problems and challenges they will face in their new position. Starting with advice on overcoming the initial fears and anxieties of supervising others, the guide shows readers how to: establish authority and gain worker co-operation; work with other supervisors; delegate effectively and follow up on assignments; and deal with job performance issues and disciplining workers.