Kevin Burns Blog

The Importance of Building a Solid Team of Supervisors

Posted by Kevin Burns on January 26, 2024

create a solid team of frontline supervisors to build your company

If you are a senior manager of a trades-based or industrial company, you know how vital it is to have a solid team of supervisors. They are the ones who directly interact with your employees, customers, and partners. They are the ones who ensure the quality and safety of your work. They are the ones who represent your company’s values and culture.

The Supervisor’s Gift of Undivided Attention

Posted by Kevin Burns on January 30, 2024

undivided attention gives you opportunities to connect

As a senior manager of a trades-based or industrial company, you know how important it is to have a strong and competent team of frontline supervisors. They are the ones who directly interact with your employees, customers, and partners. They are the ones who ensure the quality and safety of your work. They are the ones who represent your company’s values and culture.

Create a Safe and Supportive Environment for Your Team

Posted by Kevin Burns on January 12, 2024

create the safe and supportive workplace your team members want

As a frontline supervisor, you have a lot of responsibilities and challenges in your role. You have to manage the daily operations, deliver the results, and meet the expectations of your management. But more importantly, you have to lead and care for your team members.

Why Companies Need to Consider Supervisor Leadership Training

Posted by Kevin Burns on January 5, 2024

Give your supervisors the skills employees want them to have

If you are a senior manager of an industrial company, you know how challenging it can be to manage your frontline supervisors and their teams. You may be facing issues such as:

How Your Supervisors Can Impact Culture Positively

Posted by Kevin Burns on December 29, 2023

supervisor speaks with worker to reinforce a strong workplace culture

If you are a senior manager of an industrial company, you may be facing some serious challenges in your organization. You may be experiencing increased numbers of safety incidents, employee complacency, and a lack of engagement that’s creating frustration, higher employee absenteeism, and turnover. You may wonder how to break the cycle of downward performance and create a positive and productive work environment.

Not every supervisor wants to be a leader and what to do about it.

Posted by Kevin Burns on December 8, 2023

As a supervisor, you have a lot of responsibilities and challenges in your role. You have to manage the day-to-day operations, oversee the performance and well-being of your employees, communicate effectively with your superiors and peers, and ensure the quality and safety of your work.

5 Reasons Companies Need to Train Supervisors in Leadership Skills

Posted by Kevin Burns on December 1, 2023

training supervisors in leadership is good for business and safety

Frontline supervisors are the backbone of any organization. They are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and overseeing the performance and well-being of their employees. They are the link between the management and the frontline workers, and they have a direct impact on the quality and outcomes of the work.

How to Be A CareFull Supervisor and Why It Matters

Posted by Kevin Burns on November 17, 2023

being a carefull supervisor is more rewarding

Being a supervisor is not an easy task. You have to manage multiple responsibilities, deal with various challenges, and lead your team to achieve the desired goals. But how do you do it in a way that is not only effective but also caring?

You Are Their Guide. They Are Your Heroes.

Posted by Kevin Burns on October 12, 2023

I want to discuss a concept, not just straight out of the movies, but deeply rooted in supervisor roles. It's about how to better understand your role in the grand narrative of your team.

But What If We Train Them and They Leave?

Posted by Kevin Burns on October 11, 2023

Management guru, Tom Peters, at a live event, was extolling the virtues of training managers in proper leadership and management skills. One senior manager asked, “What if we train them, and they leave? He responded, “What if you don’t train them, and they stay?” Training in leadership skills is a gamble. Leadership training is not proprietary. It is personal. If a supervisor decides to leave, the training leaves with them. Leadership skills are personal skills; as are skills in communication, coaching, empowerment, career development, team building, motivation, caring, and mentoring. But they are the skills that employees expect supervisors to have.

Leadership for frontline industrial supervisors.