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Supervisory Leadership Development

Improve your effectiveness in your current role and prepare for career growth.

SLDP Team 2019

Congratulations to the 2019 Supervisory Leadership Development Program Graduates!

Supervisory Leadership Development Program

This certificate program offers in-depth learning for supervisors* and managers* who seek to establish or enhance the broad range of knowledge, skills and abilities required for effective supervision. The program covers topics such as understanding leadership and behavioral styles, dealing with employee conflicts, workforce planning and implementing campus policies. Organized around the themes of managing self, others, the work, and the system, the program offers both new and seasoned supervisors the opportunity to learn and partner with supervisors from across the campus. This program is designed as an integrated curriculum and individual sessions in this program may not be taken separately. To receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend all six sessions.

Important Participant Registration Requirements

*In order to register for this program, participants must currently be in a position in which they are responsible for supervising or managing employees; and complete the SLDP Participant Application no later than Friday, February 28, 2020.

SLDP Participant Online Application

Closing Session

Participants and their supervisors are invited to attend a celebration luncheon on Friday, June 5, 2020 from Noon to 2 p.m., Wannalancit 305.

ProgramDescriptionDate / Time / Location
Day 1: General Principles of LeadershipThis workshop will help managers at all levels to better create a workplace environment within which all employees can be more engaged and motivated. Participants will gain a thorough understanding and appreciation for the importance of leadership toward enabling groups to achieve high performance. Participants will also be exposed to the skills and tools they will need to become better leaders.Thursday, April 2, 2020
9 a.m. to Noon
Wannalancit 305
Day 2: CliftonStrengthsRooted in positive psychology, and previously branded as StrengthsFinder, CliftonStrengths provides individuals with an understanding of the talents that make them unique. By focusing on what comes naturally to each individual, CliftonStrengths allows people to maximize their potential - personally and professionally. The assessment consists of 177 items and takes approximately 35 minutes to complete. Upon completion of the assessment, individuals have access to reports regarding their natural talent themes and action items for developing their talents into true strengths.Thursday, April 9, 2020
9 a.m. to Noon
Wannalancit 305
Day 3: Managing Conflict & Difficult SituationsThis program will focus on identifying and understanding behavioral issues, barriers to confronting employees including our own fears and concerns, responding to resistance and denial, positive confrontations and referring employees to outside support.Thursday, April 16, 2020
9 to 11:30 a.m.
Wannalancit 305
Day 4: Effective Communication & FeedbackAs supervisors you communicate to multiple audiences for different reasons...all of the time. This session will focus on the basics of effective communication and feedback skills and how this contributes to a respectful workplace. You will also have the opportunity to practice giving feedback and active listening in small group activities.Thursday, April 23, 2020
9 a.m. to Noon
Wannalancit 305
Day 5: Workforce PlanningExplore strategies of succession planning, performance management, and strategic hiring and how this is crucial for high performing teams.Thursday, April 30, 2020
9 a.m. to Noon
Wannalancit 305
Day 6: Legal Liabilities, Diversity Awareness, & Policies & ResourcesThis program will focus on legal issues, campus policies, available resources, and other aspects regarding an open and respectful work environment.Thursday, May 7, 2020
9 a.m. to Noon
Wannalancit 305

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