New Supervisor
Coaching Through Life Changes: Reflection Questions for Coaches when Facing Life Transitions
Professional Category
Topic: New Supervisor
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What expectations…
- does my new supervisor have for me as a coach? How will I be evaluated?
- does my new supervisor have for my program/organization/institution? What goals and accomplishments did my supervisor have in their previous program/position?
- does my new supervisor have for work-home life balance? How does my supervisor prioritize work and family?
How will I be supported…
- when players, parents/families, alumni, and community members share concerns with my supervisor?
- on matters related to my program (e.g., finances, scheduling, travel, etc.)? How much input does my new supervisor want?
- when dealing with budget issues and requests?
How will I communicate…
- best with my new supervisor (personal meeting, email, text, etc.)? What method do they prefer and with what frequency of contact?
- my expectations for my program to my new supervisor?
- to my new supervisor the contributions I have made to assist the organization/institution to be successful in the past?
- and best share my knowledge, philosophy, and expertise with my new supervisor?
- challenges my program is experiencing in the past, present, or future?
How will I adapt…
- if my role/responsibilities change under my new supervisor?
- to new systems/protocols implemented by my new supervisor? Am I able to adjust the new system/protocols? Will I be happy about the changes? Do I believe in the changes? If not, how do I communicate with her/him my thoughts?
- to the values of my new supervisor? How do I identify with my supervisor’s values? Do my values and the institutional values align with the values of the new supervisor? If not, how will I respond?
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