You could be the most charismatic, knowledgeable, or capable supervisor in the universe, but all that means nothing if you are incapable of managing your time. Let’s get on top of it!
Our plan is simple. It’s three parts, foolproof, and will help you get a better handle on your time management so you have time to actually start becoming a better forensic supervisor.
Planning
Planning! Now that doesn’t mean going into the deep dark hole of planning despair. That means getting a mental plan together that will help you stay on top of your time while also meeting the social aspect of your job.
Lay out your SOPs (if you need help with that check out our e-course #shamelessplug) monthly, weekly, and daily with the knowledge that these are flexible and can be quickly adapted to make room for unexpected tasks. Now that you have your tasks, lay out the who what when- Who is doing that task, what is involved with that task (resources, time, other units), when does that task take place.
Execution
Move on to execution! You have some guidelines/general plans for everyone, now, it’s time to stop over-analyzing and put it in action. Make sure you explain to your team expectations.
This can include time to completion, your involved time, what you expect the results to look like, and how frequently you want this task list done. Your job as the supervisor is to help your team but not do tasks for them so work on your own list while they work on managing theirs’.
Analyze
After about a month, it’s time to really analyze where your gaps are.
How did you do? Did you stick to your time management plan? How was the overall productivity level this month? Any issues? Did you fall flat? How about your team? Did they get the help they needed?
Close the gaps by coming up with a new plan and starting the cycle over again. You got this!
What are some of your favorite time management tips? Let us Know!
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FORENSIC-SPECIFIC TRAINING AND RESOURCES FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT ARE OFTEN LACKING (OR JUST PLAIN NON-EXISTENT!)
While forensic technician courses are widely available, they may not prepare you for new roles and responsibilities.
Generic leadership courses also may not address the unique challenges of a Forensic Unit. What if you could access forensic-specific training and resources to support your career growth?
Gap Science training courses and resources may be just what you’re looking for!
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