Effective Supervisory Skills
Whether you are newly promoted or an experienced supervisor, the transition from being part of a team to leading one comes with a steep learning curve and can be extremely stressful. You may have reached where you are by hard work and technical skills but leading a team to improve results for the company requires a whole different skill set.
Description
Supervisors need to manage their own tasks as well as lead the team, solve problems, implement systems and report up and down the hierarchy. They require a solid foundation of leadership skills, time management skills, communication skills, technical skills, as well as possessing high levels of emotional intelligence, self-discipline and motivation. Stepping up the ladder gives you a broader perspective of how you and your team contribute to your companies’ goals and successes. This new perspective comes with an increased responsibility. The right training can make that challenge an exciting and empowering one.
This dynamic and interactive ICL training course will enable you to become a confident, credible and capable supervisor, by focusing on the skill set required to manage yourself, your work load and your team.
Course Objectives
After you complete this Professional Supervisor course, you will be able to:
- Clarifying the roles, responsibilities and strengths required of an empowered supervisor
- Developing the team’s strengths and potential to improve productivity, effectiveness and commitment
- Practical methods for effective problem solving, decision making and creative thinking
- Handling the challenges of dealing with “difficult people”, conflicts and office politics
- Recognize the responsibilities you have as a supervisor, to yourself, your team, and your organization.
- Learn key techniques to help you plan and prioritize effectively.
- Acquire a basic understanding of leadership, team building, communication, and motivation, and what part they play in effective supervision.
- Develop strategies for motivating your team, giving feedback, and resolving conflict.
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: Adjusting to Your Role
- A Survival Guide
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Making the Transition
Module Three: A Supervisor’s Responsibilities
Module Four: Action-Centered Leadership
- The Action-Centered Leadership Model
- Considering the Possibilities
Module Five: Making Plans
- Old Sayings with Staying Power
- Urgent-Important Matrix
- Prioritizing Case Study
- The Elements of Planning
- Planning to Plan
Module Six: Setting Goals
Module Seven: Defining Leadership
- What is Leadership?
- Brief History of Leadership Studies
- The Leadership Formula
- Case Studies
Module Eight: The Situational Leadership Model
- About Leadership
- Understanding Your Comfort Zone
Module Nine: What’s Your Type? How About Mine?
- Assessing Your Preferences
- What Does it Mean To Have a Number?
- Debrief
Module Ten: Team Building Tips
- What is a Team?
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Teams
Module Eleven: Developing a High-Performing Team
- The Five Stages of Team Development
- How Can I Help?
- Team Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
Module Twelve: Communication Skills
- Defining Communication
- Communication Barriers
- Active Listening Skills
- Questioning Skills
- Probing Techniques
- The Communication Process
Module Thirteen: Motivating Employees
- To Motivate or Instigate
- Making Connections
Module Fourteen: Orientation and Onboarding
- The First 48 Hours
- How Did Your Orientation Rate?
Module Fifteen: Training Tips and Tricks
- Guidelines for Effective Training
- Developing Your Training Skills
Module Sixteen: Providing Feedback
- Six Characteristics of Effective Feedback
- Skill Building
- Receiving Feedback
Module Seventeen: Doing Delegation Right
- What is Delegation?
- Defining Delegation
- Making Connections
Module Eighteen: Dealing with Conflict
- The Conflict Resolution Process
- The Problem Solving Process
- The Conference
Module Nineteen: Managing Disciplinary Issues
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan