Supervisory Skills

DOE-STD-1061-93

Therefore, this training should be conducted following nuclear facility operator or reactor

operator training.

3.2.1 Supervisory Skills

Shift supervisor trainees should receive supervisory skills training as appropriate to

their job responsibilities. Supervisory skills training does not need to be subject to the

examination process. This training also does not need to be repeated in the continuing

training program. The purpose of this training is to aid the individual's transition into

management. Training should achieve the following:

Prepare the individual for increased administrative responsibilities, such as the

following:

delegation of work

recordkeeping systems and requirements

time management

labor relations

expanding understanding of the management system, its interrelationships,

and its lines of communication

ethics

effective interviews

understanding the goals and objectives concept

ascertaining when and to what degree management involvement in work of

subordinates is appropriate

fitness for duty procedures/programs

administrative policies and procedures

supervisory responsibilities and limitations

Prepare the individual to cope with personnel matters, such as the following:

staffing issues

motivation of personnel and creating a motivating work atmosphere

dealing with differing personalities

establishing and demonstrating high standards of job performance

using performance appraisal systems effectively

providing career counseling

conflict resolution

dealing with chronic and acute stress

dealing effectively with subordinates

Improve the individual's communication skills in such areas as the following: