Instructions: Use this form for taking notes during interviews with newly appointed supervisors to assess their developmental needs. Be certain that you understand the person's response to each question before writing a summary of what he or she says. Assure the interviewee that the responses will be anonymous and confidential.

1. How did you become a supervisor?

2. What competencies did management see in you before appointing you as a supervisor?

3. What concerns (if any) did management tell you about when you became a supervisor?

4. With your new responsibilities, what day-to-day concerns occupy your time?

5. What do you especially like about being a supervisor?

6. What do you see as your primary strengths as a supervisor?

7. As a supervisor, what is your most common source of stress on the job?

8. What do you think you could improve in your...