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StATTLERIRAT Workplace Expectations for Supervisors <br /> "INDRLMENION <br /> The success of an organization is based on many factors, including effective leadership and fair and <br /> consistent practices. As supervisors of other employees, we are responsible for setting an example for <br /> them to follow, and for ensuring we and our employees understand and follow the Workplace <br /> Expectations. <br /> Provide leadership <br /> and make decisions We will provide leadership and make decisions by: <br /> 1) Accepting delegated authority and responsibility for the work <br /> assigned to us and to the employees who report to us, and <br /> providing clear assignments and delegation to those employees; <br /> 2) Fostering teamwork and morale by modeling workplace values and <br /> recognizing exemplary performance; <br /> 3) Emphasizing the diagnosis and solving of problems, not the fixing of <br /> blame for creating them; <br /> 4) Making decisions within the scope of our responsibility, following <br /> through as required, and reporting appropriate information to <br /> affected employees; <br /> 5) Ensuring that job instructions and day -to -day directions to <br /> employees who report to us are clearly understood and complete; <br /> 6) Communicating and carrying out City ordinances and rules, and <br /> Department policies and procedures; <br /> 7) Requesting the resources and guidance we need to get our job <br /> done correctly; <br /> 8) Complying with bargaining agreements; <br /> 9) Taking responsibility for improving our own skills by looking for <br /> opportunities to expand our skill base and leadership ability; <br /> 10) When solving problems, focusing on long -term solutions that <br /> address the root of the problem, rather than on "band aid" solutions <br /> that treat the symptom; and <br /> 11) Recognizing the value of employee participation in community <br /> volunteer activities, provided those activities do not conflict with a <br /> Department policy or position. <br /> Page 7 D -04 <br />