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In Search of Authenticity: The Path to Supervisory Excellence
by Timothy L. Quigg
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Overview

This book will take you on a personal journey to find an authentic supervisory style that is compatible with your personality, consistent with your values, appropriate for your workplace setting, and supportive of your organization’s mission. Because every supervisor has a different personality with different strengths and weaknesses, the approaches that work for one person, may not work for others.

That's why books that promise instant success by following their Five or Ten Easy Steps to Supervisory Success are not the answer. If you have tried a few of these approaches and felt uncomfortable, like an actor playing the role of a supervisor, you are not alone. In fact, this book was written with you in mind.

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Description

Quigg's insight comes from four decades of experience in government, the private sector, and academia where his supervisory responsibilities ranged from small work teams with a few employees to large organizations with several hundred employees. His creative use of stories and examples offer context and provide background for topics ranging from delegation, decision-making, time-management, report preparation, tracking workplace performance, motivating employees, and assisting with many other aspects of supervision. Efficiency and effectiveness, process and project work, approaches for dealing with difficult employees, and various theories, approaches, and supervisory techniques will be discussed. However, nothing will be forced upon you. In fact, you will be in charge of the entire process because only you know what feels comfortable and compatible with your personality.

Quigg's diverse experiences led him to realize that four fundamental truths apply universally regardless of the setting and across time. These four fundamental truths provide the foundation for his approach to supervision.

The First Truth: Organizations are never created arbitrarily; they are always created for a reason. They have a purpose, a mission to pursue. Supervisors keep employees focused on the organization's mission.

The Second Truth: No two employees or supervisors are the same. Each is a unique mix of physical traits, talents, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, values, and beliefs. Everyone brings all aspects of their personality and all of their experiences with them when they enter the workplace.

The Third Truth: The setting, location, structure, and the social dynamics of workplaces vary. However, despite their differences, all workplaces are where employees gather to do the organization's work under the direction of a supervisor.

The Fourth Truth: Women and men of all ages, racial identities, and ethnicities with unique personalities can become effective supervisors. Yet no approach to supervision can guarantee success for everyone because every supervisor is different. Each supervisor must find an authentic style that is compatible with their personality, consistent with their values, appropriate for their workplace setting, and supportive of the organization’s mission.

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About the author

Tim Quigg is a husband, father, and passionate advocate for improving the quality of supervision and management from the office, laboratory, factory floor, and school, to the boardroom. His career spans over four decades as a manager and supervisor—first in regional and state government, then in business, where he co-founded two computer software startup companies, and finally in academia where he served for two decades as the associate chair for administration, finance, and entrepreneurship in the computer science department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds a BA in Political Science from Wake Forest University and an MPA from North Carolina State University.

In 1971, Tim began his career as the first white man to serve as a teacher at North Carolina's state reform school for African American girls. This qualifies him as a minor footnote in the state's efforts to integrate its juvenile justice system. He headed a large, federally funded project to develop data-driven methods to help locally elected officials establish priorities for allocating human service block grant funds; North Carolina's governor appointed him to organize a new office in state government; and he served as its first deputy director. He received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor awarded by the governor. His other honors include induction in the inaugural class of distinguished faculty for the Society of Research Administrators International, the UNC-CH Chancellor's Award for Excellence, the inaugural Excellence in Research Administration award, and the award he most cherished, the Excellence in Teaching award presented by the computer science graduate student association.

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Book details

Genre:BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Subgenre:Management

Language:English

Pages:250

eBook ISBN:9798350900507

Paperback ISBN:9798350900491

Overview

This book will take you on a personal journey to find an authentic supervisory style that is compatible with your personality, consistent with your values, appropriate for your workplace setting, and supportive of your organization’s mission. Because every supervisor has a different personality with different strengths and weaknesses, the approaches that work for one person, may not work for others.

That's why books that promise instant success by following their Five or Ten Easy Steps to Supervisory Success are not the answer. If you have tried a few of these approaches and felt uncomfortable, like an actor playing the role of a supervisor, you are not alone. In fact, this book was written with you in mind.

Read more

Description

Quigg's insight comes from four decades of experience in government, the private sector, and academia where his supervisory responsibilities ranged from small work teams with a few employees to large organizations with several hundred employees. His creative use of stories and examples offer context and provide background for topics ranging from delegation, decision-making, time-management, report preparation, tracking workplace performance, motivating employees, and assisting with many other aspects of supervision. Efficiency and effectiveness, process and project work, approaches for dealing with difficult employees, and various theories, approaches, and supervisory techniques will be discussed. However, nothing will be forced upon you. In fact, you will be in charge of the entire process because only you know what feels comfortable and compatible with your personality.

Quigg's diverse experiences led him to realize that four fundamental truths apply universally regardless of the setting and across time. These four fundamental truths provide the foundation for his approach to supervision.

The First Truth: Organizations are never created arbitrarily; they are always created for a reason. They have a purpose, a mission to pursue. Supervisors keep employees focused on the organization's mission.

The Second Truth: No two employees or supervisors are the same. Each is a unique mix of physical traits, talents, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, values, and beliefs. Everyone brings all aspects of their personality and all of their experiences with them when they enter the workplace.

The Third Truth: The setting, location, structure, and the social dynamics of workplaces vary. However, despite their differences, all workplaces are where employees gather to do the organization's work under the direction of a supervisor.

The Fourth Truth: Women and men of all ages, racial identities, and ethnicities with unique personalities can become effective supervisors. Yet no approach to supervision can guarantee success for everyone because every supervisor is different. Each supervisor must find an authentic style that is compatible with their personality, consistent with their values, appropriate for their workplace setting, and supportive of the organization’s mission.

Read more

About the author

Tim Quigg is a husband, father, and passionate advocate for improving the quality of supervision and management from the office, laboratory, factory floor, and school, to the boardroom. His career spans over four decades as a manager and supervisor—first in regional and state government, then in business, where he co-founded two computer software startup companies, and finally in academia where he served for two decades as the associate chair for administration, finance, and entrepreneurship in the computer science department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds a BA in Political Science from Wake Forest University and an MPA from North Carolina State University.

In 1971, Tim began his career as the first white man to serve as a teacher at North Carolina's state reform school for African American girls. This qualifies him as a minor footnote in the state's efforts to integrate its juvenile justice system. He headed a large, federally funded project to develop data-driven methods to help locally elected officials establish priorities for allocating human service block grant funds; North Carolina's governor appointed him to organize a new office in state government; and he served as its first deputy director. He received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor awarded by the governor. His other honors include induction in the inaugural class of distinguished faculty for the Society of Research Administrators International, the UNC-CH Chancellor's Award for Excellence, the inaugural Excellence in Research Administration award, and the award he most cherished, the Excellence in Teaching award presented by the computer science graduate student association.

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Stephen 		Every supervisor should read this Really nice book. Lots of good advice and good stories too. I wish I had it 25 years ago when I first got into administration. Read more
Seth 		A great book. A metaphor for Life! In Search of Authenticity is not only a great book for Supervisors and Managers, but a great text for students, leaders and any person who wants to hone their unique leadership style while working with a variety of people across the globe. Quigg points out the 4 truths and a variety of nuances that contribute to building successful environments. A must read for emerging and senior leaders. Read more
Steve 		"In Search of Authenticity" should be in the sysllabus of all Schools of Budiness “In Search of Authenticity” should be in the syllabus of all Schools of Business. This book explores the evolution of organizations such as businesses, non-profits and academic institutions as they have progressed at a rapid pace since the end of WWII. Tim Quigg provides numerous examples and influences to explain these changes, and shares what has and what hasn’t worked for him during his many years as a manager, supervisor and educator. Becoming an effective supervisor takes a lot of thought and hard work, but Quigg provides a guide to help the reader discover their authentic supervisory style. When I finished reading this book, I realized iit is not just for supervisors - it is a roral compas for how we should all deal with each other. Read more
Katrina 		An excellent tool for supervisory success! This book is a must read for any new or seasoned supervisor! Tim Quigg shares a lifetime of learning and helpful techniques after a multifaceted career in management and supervision. His examples are insightful and thought provoking as he encourages readers to search for an authentic supervisory style. I especially liked the section about nonprofits and boards because I am President of a newly created nonprofit for our church cemetery. The information was great. Read more
mark 		Every business/university leader needs this book! All I can say is wow! “In Search of Authenticity” is an enduring, heartfelt, educational, thorough, and enjoyable book that helps the reader navigate this changing and difficult world. I loved the author’s use of stories to punctuate his points as he walks the reader across the landscape of organizational mission, people/employees, the workplace, and the authentic leader. Quigg displays wisdom as he draws upon his knowledge and extensive experience to offer a practical how-to guide to help supervisors find their authentic supervisory style. In my opinion, there has never been enough managerial training for administrators, and this book is a good place to start addressing the problem. I hope every university and other organization buys this book for those in leadership positions. Read more