Supervision, Continued Organizing Some of the advantages and disadvantages of a divided work force is shown (Continued) in the following table: Work force Assembly line Independent worker Advantages Disadvantages · rapid production           · limited overall · developed expertise        development · unable to see big picture · boredom · pride in                      · skilled workers accomplishment sometimes  do  menial · development of skills        tasks · sees big picture               ·   requires broader skills Coordinating All phases of leadership and management require coordinating. It starts at the planning stage when deciding who is the right person for the job, whether the material to do the job is onboard, and if the work environment is ready to support the job. Coordinating outside shop support, equipment readiness, and timely completion ensures that deadlines are met and no one shop is scrambling because another shop fell behind. Supervising Supervising is more than coordinating work flow and staying abreast of new technologies. It involves communicating both up and down the chain of command, thoughtful and timely decisions, and consistency and fairness. Be supportive without interfering or stifling creativity. Regularly monitor inexperienced personnel, but monitor experienced personnel far less. Provide feedback and motivate your crew. Fulfill administrative obligations accurately and in a timely manner. Continued  on  next  page 1-46