Over the first six weeks of the class, I have learned a lot about the leader that I am. I recently completed my first year as supervisor for my department. I have attempted to generate an atmosphere in the department that falls under the Situational Approach that we learned in lesson five. Since I was hired, I have coached several new employees and worked to be as supportive as possible. I delegate but try not to be directive. I just want them to have the tools the need to succeed.
I have an issue with my managers and human resources that I am looking for feedback on. When I was promoted to supervisor, they informed me that I would be given the title, and all of the responsibilities as a supervisor but that it would be a probationary period of six months. They split my increase into two separate pots. I would immediately receive the first increase but the offer sheet specified that the second increase would happen “after a successful 6-month probationary period”.
Well six months passes by and successfully hired, trained and implemented an new team. I have a review where I was told that I required “management training classes” that had not been setup yet and that my probationary period would be extended another three months. I did not push it and waited an additional six months, a full year since my promotion. I participated in two management classes but neither of them were anything close to the knowledge and skill that I have learned so far in the class. Most of the classes dealt with “loving your employees so they don’t leave”, but this is a management style that I always tried to convey. I was very supportive of my team and always tried to keep them motivated.
After a full year of waiting I was told that I required more training so that “they can be sure I can be a leader”. I was really at a loss for words. I managed to support the team when it was understaffed, worked additional hours to interview, select and build the department to be better than it has ever been and they have the audacity to say they are still unsure of my leadership abilities.
Needless to say, I felt a need to elevate this to a higher level, which I told my direct manager that I would be doing with his blessing. I did not want to overstep or go over the head of my direct manager unless he was aware of my discussion I planned with human resources. I have generated a list of what I have accomplished and have setup a meeting for discussion. Over twenty years of working, I have never asked for a raise. I feel that I have properly negotiated a fair salary increase that benefits not only me but also the company. I did my research and presented facts from people that are in the same position that I am in. All that I am asking is that anyone reading this post to offer any suggestions, comments or stories of similar situations that you may have experienced.
Thanks in advance – JTT5045
Below is a link from Business Insider on how to successfully negotiate a promotion. I thought it was very informative.
http://www.businessinsider.com/negotiate-your-next-promotion-2014-6
If you have any other sites, please feel free to link them in the comments.