The following is taken from a new tool created by Lorraine's stellar management team. I'm guessing it is mainly Anthony's creation. Just a hunch....
The idea is that all supervisors will get this direct feedback from their employees and use it as a way to improve. It says that it is confidential and offers it to be anonymous, however the three people I know that have been forced to complete it were not allowed to be anonymous. In fact they had to sit down and go over their feedback point by point with their supervisors. It was not fun for any of them. The previous blog with Anthony's elaborate, yet repetitive table of responses was a result of this survey.
Anyway, enjoy. Hope this is a learning moment for all of you as you get to know these definitions that Anthony so carefully put together for us.
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This survey is a tool to evaluate your supervisor's performance as it relates to the supervisory role of his or her position. However, the most important aspect of this tool is for you to provide feedback to your supervisor. It really is feedback what gives people the opportunity to add perspective and growth. When answering this survey, please be as fair and specific as possible. The information that you provide is strictly confidential. A summary of the information collected will be provided to your supervisor. The last question on the survey will give you the option to submit your results anonymously. Thank you for participating.
Please rate your supervisor's POSITIVE THINKING. A supervisor is a positive thinker when he or she continuously displays thoughts, words, and images that are conductive to growth, expansion and success. A supervisor who is a positive thinker conducts him or herself with an attitude that expects good and favorable results.
Please rate your supervisor's GENUINE INTEREST in your ideas and your work. A supervisor shows genuine interest in you and your work when he or she actively listens to your comments and suggestions; expresses and addresses concerns appropriately and in a timely manner; is able to follow up on open items that relate to you and your work.
Please rate your supervisor's INITIATIVE. A supervisor with initiative is constantly looking for better ways to do things. He or she does not wait for someone else to take action. For example, when a supervisor with initiative sees an unsafe condition, he or she takes action to correct it before an accident occurs.
Please rate your supervisor in terms of LOYALTY. A supervisor is loyal when he or she acts in the best interest of [our agency] and its mission statement. A loyal supervisor seeks the best interest of his or her team's interests as they support [our agency's] mission.
Please rate your supervisor's DECISIVENESS. A supervisor is decisive when he or she is able to make a definite and sound decision in a timely fashion. Many times a 'go ahead' is all it takes to communicate a sound decision. A decisive supervisor does not stall, puts off, evades, or re-fuses to communicate a decision.
Please rate your supervisor's FAIRNESS. A supervisor is fair when he or she is impartial. Fair decisions consider all sides of the story equally. A fair supervisor considers all interests involved in the matter and pursues win-win outcomes for those affected by the decision.
Please rate your supervisor's TACT AND COURTESY. A supervisor demonstrates tact when information is presented in a positive and appropriate manner. A supervisor is courteous when he or she is considerate, thoughtful, and mindful about other people.
Please rate your supervisor's SINCERITY AND INTEGRITY. A supervisor demonstrates sincerity when he or she is not afraid to face the facts and communicates them honestly and directly. Consistency and dependability are valuable assets of integrity. A supervisor shows integrity when he or she exhibits a consistent, firm, and positive attitude that makes you feel like you can count on him or her.
Please rate your supervisor's TEACHING ABILITY. Teaching ability is a crucial trait of a good supervisor. Giving and explaining instructions adequately; delegating tasks; on-the-job instruction; and the ability to address a group to successfully transfer knowledge are characteristics of a supervisor with good teaching ability.
Please rate your supervisor's SELF-CONFIDENCE. Supervisors who have a quiet inner confidence, which is expressed in their confident manner, actions, and words are a good example of self-confidence. Self-confidence should be based upon your supervisor's knowledge of the job and belief of his or her own abilities. A supervisor who is self-confident also inspires your self-confidence and makes your feel empowered to perform.
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The survey asks you to rate each area according to a scale of 1-4, 1 meaning the supervisor does not possess that quality at all, and 4 meaning they undoubtedly possess that quality.
Not that I was asked, and not that either Lorraine or Anthony are my supervisor (thank Christ), but I'd have to give them all ones. And not just to be a bitch. All ones and I would not only mean it from the bottom of my heart, but I'd be able to back it up with examples for each quality. So there.
