Understanding the Role of The Supervisor

Supervisors play a key role in any organization. They handle creating a link between upper management and front-line employees and have a dramatic impact on employee performance and behavior.

In this full day program your supervisors will gain an understanding of their role in the organization, acquire knowledge of the legal issues and liabilities facing supervisors, and have a desire to develop more effective supervisory skills and leadership competencies.

Part 1: The Effective Supervisor

• Identify top ten mistakes of new supervisors
  
• Identify competencies necessary for success
  
• Identify individual strengths and opportunities for improvement
  
• Develop ideas and a plan to improve your individual competencies
  

Part 2: Legal Considerations for New Supervisors

• Identify a supervisor’s legal responsibility
• Discuss aspects of the employment relationship
  

Part 3: Leadership and Vision

• Identify the role of vision in leadership
• Identify the key characteristics of an effective vision
  
• Create a personal leadership vision statement
  

Part 4: Motivating Others

• Identify a model of motivation
  
• Identify the differences and similarities between values and beliefs
  
• Practice developing "win-win" situations when attempting to change others’ behaviors
  

Part 5: Enhancing Your Supervisory Skills

• Write a personalized action plan
• Complete a performance plan to assist in professional growth and development