Phase 3: Implementing Plans: Connectivity and Support, the last post,covers oversight practice over 11 months. It is also a phase that is filled with potential for communication that nurtures or hurts the field leaders being supervised. Two key communication practices that can build are effective affirmation and feedback. In this post we will focus on affirmation.
Recently I came across a Workplace blog by Ken Blanchard, Vicki Stanford and David Witt of The Blanchard Company on the topic of praise. You may remember Dr. Blanchard for his many training and development books. Since renewing his faith, he has also written several books with spiritual themes using Biblical principles. His one on servant leadership is a good one to use in a reading/discussion program for your field leaders. Today he is the Chief Spiritual Officer in The Blanchard Company.
Now some of you might be tired of me writing about the importance of praise. Just take a moment to read this article, “Singing the Praises of Praises“. Think it will enhance your understanding of the power of affirmation in your supervisory practice.
Comments: What are some of your practices to affirm field leaders?