Differences in Supervising a Team versus Individuals
--Source: Massachusetts DSS
- The dynamic changes from one-to-one decision making, to group decision making.
- Supervisors must give up some of their power and control and trust team members to make good decisions.
- Supervisors and workers must share and communicate information collectively rather than just between individuals and the supervisor.
- Supervisors must balance their role as leaders and decision makers with respecting the ideas of the team.
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