Supervisory duties can be described many ways. While it is easy to think of supervisors as simply "the boss" that is often an inaccurate description. It is more accurate to think of them as trouble-shooters, problem solvers, coordinators, trainers, motivators etc.

*Describe the challenges of your own transition to supervisor, or what you imagine those challenges would be.

*Formulate your response to align with the competencies discussed in chapter one (conceptual, interpersonal, technical, and political).