Boosting the leadership capacity of supervisors in low-skilled occupations: Lessons from New Zealand in designing an autonomy-supportive training programme

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This research paper concentrates on designing a tailored training program to upskill supervisors from low-skilled occupations in positive leadership behaviors centered around an autonomy-supportive style. Group discussion and an exploration of example-led scenarios proved to be effective informal training tools for the 11 supervisor delegates, and the concurrent challenges of embedding a change in management approach included overcoming a general suspicion of training and a lack of familiarity with personal goal setting.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2020), "Boosting the leadership capacity of supervisors in low-skilled occupations: Lessons from New Zealand in designing an autonomy-supportive training programme", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 28 No. 3, pp. 27-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-01-2020-0001