One of the key concepts I stressed yesterday at the EDAC Supervisory Skills Development programme was the need for self motivation in a supervisor. I exhorted them to be their own motivators and not wait for others to motivatre them. I suggested they use self hypnosis and speking positive words within themselves to motivate themselves.
I also spoke about the three roles that have to be played by them: initiator of an idea or plan; Executor of the idea and finally evaluator of the effectiveness of the execution. It would be ideal if a supervisor could perform all the three roles.
We also discussed the need for feedback to change and grow. Sometimes feedback, especially from superiors may be harsh or hurtful. But one must remember that it is “stones that bear the chisels blow that become statues up on high…” and bear the harshness of the words by allowing it to mould us. It would be great if everyone had a mentor or guide to mould us and make us perfect. But, even if there is no mentor to mould us, we should not hesitate to wield the chisel on ourselves and become the sculptors of our own lives and fates. The heroine of K Balachander’s “Kalki” is depicted as a sculptor who works on herself. It is painful process; but the ultimate result and sense of fulfillment can be extraordinarily fulfilling. s
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