New Supervisor Training

| Tool | Supervisors should be committed to continuous learning. The best way to do this is to establish and commit to a set of steps that make continuous professional growth part of your day-to-day work. This tool is intended to assist supervisors in thinking through a realistic and achievable action plan for improvement. |
| Handout CD | To use the version of this tool included on the compact disc, insert the CD and locate the file Tool 11-2: New Supervisor's Action Plan for Self-Improvement.pdf. |
Instructions: Answer the following questions. In drafting your action plan, focus on creating a plan to which you are completely committed. Write your responses in the spaces provided below.
Which two or three competency areas do you most need to improve at this time?
What do you stand to gain by bettering yourself in these areas?
What have you tried before?
What steps can you personally take to improve in those areas?
What help and support do you need to improve in those competencies?
As a supervisor in these areas of competency, how will you monitor your progress in self-improvement?
Who needs to know about your action plan for improvement?
How will you tell them?
What are your first few steps?