Episode 44

Episode 44: "Success Tips For The New Supervisor"

In this episode, co-host Tywauna Wilson discuss simple tips to be a success in your new supervisor role.

Being a new supervisor can be intimidating. Whether you get promoted from within the team, leading a brand new team, or supervising an established team, they all present their unique challenges. What if you make mistakes? You will, don't worry :-). What if you don't know the answer? You will not have all the answers, that's why you have a team. As long as you commit to being a good supervisor, you will feel confident in no time!

"It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final"- Roger Babson

Success Tips For A New Supervisor:

  • Start setting a good example from the moment you think you may be promoted to supervisor
  • Strengthen your competencies in:
    • Leadership
    • Communication
    • Time Management
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Giving Feedback
    • Team Building
  • Be a Careful Observer
  • Get to know your team
  • Keep learning
  • Ask the right questions of the right people
  • Go to Gemba

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Share with us, some of the best advice that you received when getting promoted to your first supervisor role. Were there things that you wish you would have known?

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Tywauna Wilson

Tywauna "Coach Tee" Wilson is an accomplished medical laboratory leader, author of "Some Leaders Wear Lab Coats," and co-host of the "eLABorate Topics" podcast. As founder and president of Trendy Elite Coaching and Consulting, she develops best-in-class leaders through coaching programs and leadership training. With two decades of experience, including as a lab manager and technical director, Tywauna leverages her clinical expertise to mentor laboratory professionals. Through Trendy Elite's Standout Leader Academy and her own initiatives, she empowers professionals to enhance their leadership skills, expand their influence, and excel in their careers. Tywauna is committed to guiding the next generation of confident, competent laboratory leaders
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Stephanie Whitehead

It isn’t every healthcare leader who can seamlessly lead through the chaos of managing a large healthcare operation while navigating the rapid changes in healthcare. But this is exactly the environment where Stephanie Whitehead not only shines but thrives!

Stephanie is an executive-level leader that fueled by her passion for helping others in the medical profession achieve operational excellence. Intrigued by the evolving nature of the laboratory field and its strong impact on patient treatment, she had an early determination to leave an indelible mark on the laboratory profession.
Stephanie is a co-host who offers a unique blend of clinical knowledge, practical advice, and personable humor. Stephanie’s niche has always been the ability to see problems with a wide-lens view and then, narrow them down to connect the dots, take action, and drive results.

Contact her at stepanie.y.whitehead@gmail.com or StephanieYWhitehead on all social media

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