The ABCs of Supervising Others
As a supervisor, the success of your organization rests in your hands. This course provides you with the opportunity to develop highly effective and essential supervisory skills that will strengthen team work and organizational success. Also, this course will help you manage everyday operations with greater ease. Furthermore, it will help you leverage both your managerial and people skills to meet your new challenges as the 21st century supervisor.
Description
This course is for people who are new supervisors or who are interested in a supervisory position, as well as those who are team leads or part-time supervisors without a great deal of authority.
This Supervising Others course is designed to help participants overcome many of the supervisory problems that they will encounter as a workplace leader. Dealing with the problems that a new supervisor encounters isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to lead to discouragement.
Course Objectives
After you complete this Supervising Others course, you will be able to:
- Adjust to the supervisor’s role with confidence.
- Develop your skills in listening, asking questions, resolving conflict, and giving feedback to employees.
- Identify key attitudes that you can develop to enhance your supervisory skills.
- Use time management and planning techniques to maximize your success.
- Develop a technique for giving instructions that are clear and understood.
- Understand the importance of developing good relationships with employees and peers, so you are seen as fair and consistent.
Who is this Training Course for?
- New and experienced supervisors
- Team leaders
- Line-managers
How will this Training Course be Presented?
The programme is delivered as a blended learning solution consisting of Online components of self-directed learning supplemented by virtual classroom based lectures and workshops. An Online group collaboration portal has been established enabling delegates to post and respond to questions posed by facilitators and peers.
The Course Content
Module One: Course Overview
Module Two: Pre-Assignment Review
Module Three: Making the Transition
- How Will My Role Change?
- Questions Supervisors Have
Module Four: Responsibilities of a Supervisor
Module Five: Key Behaviors and Attitudes
- Building the Right Environment
- Motivation from Within
- Committing to Lifelong Learning
Module Six: Setting Goals
- Know Where You Are Going
- Setting Goals with SPIRIT
Module Seven: Planning for Success
- How Can Planning Help Me?
- Getting Things In Order
- Mastering E-mail
- Time Management Tips
- The Parts of a Good Plan
- The Next Steps
Module Eight: Active Listening Techniques
- About Active Listening
- Key Listening Skills
- Tips for Becoming a Better Listener
Module Nine: Communication Skills
- Questioning Skills
- Probing Techniques
- Pushing My Buttons
- What Is Said and What Is Heard
- Managing Our Non-Verbal Messages
Module Ten: Giving Feedback
- Six Characteristics of Effective Feedback
- Skill Building
- Receiving Feedback
Module Eleven: Giving Instructions
Module Twelve: Orders, Requests, and Suggestions
- Defining the Terms
- Making Connections
Module Thirteen: Managing Conflict
- The Conflict Resolution Process
- Breaking Down the Process
Module Fourteen: Managing Challenging Situations
- Steps for a Difficult Conversation
- Case Studies
Module Fifteen: Developing Relationships
- Understanding Your Relationships
- Establishing Credibility
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan