Meetings are a forum to foster information exchange, problem-solving, and team cohesion, yet many meetings fall short of these goals. The key to productive meetings lies in their organization and leadership.

Delegation is defined as giving others the authority to act on your behalf accompanied with the responsibility and the accountability for results. When done well both the delegator, usually a supervisor, and the delegated usually an employee have much to gain. Employees are given an opportunity to develop and master skills while supervisors are better able to balance the workload, increasing the work unit’s productivity. That makes delegation a powerful tool.

Acknowledging achievements will foster a culture of appreciation.

A quick conversation can boost confidence and self-esteem.

Test your knowledge on a few key supervisory principles.

Done well, everyone wins.

Create a road map of success.