This developmental plan is not practiced for a specific period, rather it is an ongoing and permanent process that one should consider with gravity to become an effective supervisor. The training programs are also an approach that an individual can enroll to, but the application or implementation ought to be at the workplace. Tracking of motivational techniques and skills which produces the maximum results enables the individual to be an effective supervisor. Besides, the weak areas that have been identified in the performance gap should also be considered with gravity and measures should be taken to improve and enhance those skills in which the individual is lacking.

The implementation phase must not eliminate or prohibit the feedback portion for the reason that feedbacks is one of the powerful method that can keep the track of the improvements that the supervisor is going through. Indeed, feedbacks and responses should be gathered periodically, as it would help the individual alleviate the performance gap.

The implementation of the development plan is the phase where the supervisor requests for additional jobs from...

This is particularly due to the reason that the individual is well prepared with his knowledge, skills and abilities related to the business and employees that can to prove his efficiency as a supervisor.
Conclusion

A flexible supervisory development plan is the key determinant to successful supervision, because no one is completely aware of the exact knowledge, skills, and abilities that would be required. Keeping this in mind, the plan is designed and created where developmental goals and is set that can ensure improvements to the supervisor with his/her abilities and overcome the weaknesses. However, it is prudent to note that all the goals are measurable that are planned over time frames in order to complete and achieve effective outputs. The time frame is like a driving force that facilitates the individual in achieving his/her developmental goals.

References

Lu, H.L. (2007). Mentor Teachers, Program Supervisors, and Peer Coaching in the Student Teaching Experience: A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Mentor Teachers, Program Supervisors, and Interns. USA: ProQuest.