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Education Session

Strategic Leadership

In My Supervisor Era: Essential Insights for First-Time Managers

Friday, October 25, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT
Location: MPCCW - 183 A

    Speaker(s)

  • AK

    Anitha Kosaraju

    Senior Project Engineer
    Bechtel Energy INC
    Katy, Texas, United States

  • AR

    Amanda Ramirez

    Deputy Chief - MET
    Bechtel Energy INC
    Houston, United States

    • Moderator(s)

  • Brenda Tuley, P.E.

    Commissioning & Startup Manager
    Bechtel Energy INC
    Houston, United States

    • Speaker(s)

  • Kevin Khazan McGregor

    Senior Process Systems Engineer
    Bechtel Energy INC
    Houston, United States

  • EP

    Erika Poole

    OT Cyber Engineering Group Supervisor
    Bechtel National INC
    Houston, United States

Becoming a first-time supervisor can be a challenging and transformative experience. New supervisors face a significant transition as they step into leadership roles. They often navigate challenges such as managing former peers, balancing new responsibilities, and adapting to increased expectations. Effective communication becomes paramount as they strive to convey expectations clearly while fostering a positive team dynamic. Developing leadership skills like delegation, conflict resolution, and decision making is crucial for their success. To top it all off, first-time supervisors must prioritize learning and seek guidance from mentors or training programs to enhance their management abilities. Over time, with experience and reflection, first-time supervisors can refine their leadership style and become effective managers who inspire their teams to achieve shared goals. In this candid discussion, three first-time supervisors will share their personal journeys, reflecting on the challenges they faced and the rewards they experienced as they transitioned into leadership roles.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe effective communication techniques for setting clear expectations and fostering a positive team dynamic as a new supervisor.
  • Explain strategies for managing former peers and develop leadership skills such as delegation, conflict resolution, and decision making to succeed in a supervisory role.
  • Recognize leadership development as a process, not a singular event.