The Reality of "The Supervisor Sandwich"

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Confrontation is certainly not the easiest part of being a manager. In fact, it’s probably your least favorite. It’s human nature to avoid interpersonal discord. Many people hope a problem just corrects itself without our intervention. But, is that manner of thinking really reality? How can you provide coaching for an employee, co-worker, or even your own supervisor and have it be a positive experience? We’ve all heard of “The Supervisor Sandwich.”

Communication, Leadership, TrainingAugust 5, 2014coach, coaching, confrontation, critical conversations, Crucial Conversations, disrespectful, expectations, mentorComment