FLS – New Supervisor Survival Card
The first few months as a supervisor can make you question every decision. You don't need all the answers—you need a reliable way to slow down and think.
The FLS New Supervisor Survival Card is a quick-reference tool designed for those moments when you're standing on the floor, dealing with an employee issue, or trying to decide what needs your attention next.
Keep it accessible during your shift as a reminder to assess the situation, communicate clearly, check policy, gather the facts, document what matters, follow up, and know when an issue needs to move up the chain.
It's not a replacement for policy, training, or experience. It's a simple tool to help new supervisors avoid getting overwhelmed by the rank and develop better decision-making habits one shift at a time.
You don't have to know everything. You do have to know what to do next.
Created by Grant Shepherd, author of The First Line Supervisor and The Difficult Officer.
Digital Download • Quick Reference • Built for new first-line supervisors.