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One of the main functions of the supervisor role, as with virtually any role in an office setting, is executing on tasks and directives which have been assigned to you.

Prioritization and Time Management

Effective prioritization and time management is key to ensuring all tasks are completed by their deadlineson time. Below are some tips and best practices.

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Failure to plan and strategize through the process of prioritization will increase the risk of missing deadlines.

Communication

Effective communication practices can make the difference between an unreliable, dysfunctional team and a dependable, cohesive team.

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If a task is given, whether via Direct Message or email, respond to acknowledge the task has been received and understood.

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This reassures the task distributor that the directive has not been overlooked.

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Once completed, follow up with the distributor that the task has now been completed.

If it is apparent that the task will not be completed on time, be proactive in communicating this along with the reason.

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This is not ideal but is better than failure to complete combined with failure to acknowledge the incompletion.

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In the remote world, it can be difficult to know who is working. Failure to complete and acknowledge is an indication that there is a breakdown with execution and/or communication, and/or work ethic.

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Disciplinary Action

Failure to execute on all tasks and directives and/or failure to implement effective communication practices as outlined above may result in corrective actions as outlined in the table below:

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