Manager/Supervisor Training Program

The Manager/Supervisor Training Program was developed and implemented to provide all managers/supervisors with the knowledge and tools to manage employees and achieve results.

Program competencies and learning outcomes are:

1. To value, respect, and celebrate diversity
2. To foster effective communication, open decision making and teamwork
3. To build a climate of trust and collaboration
4. To create a sense of community
5. To identify and use information, feedback, and evidence in pursuit of supervisor excellence

The Manager/Supervisor Training Program is comprised of seven individual seminars that will be delivered in four full day sessions.  Each session runs from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Criminal Justice Institute, room 135.

• Seminar 1:  Focusing Our Vision For Effective Supervision
• Seminar 2:  Spotting HR/Legal Issues (facilitated by Bill Mullowney)

• Seminar 3:  Understanding Self And Others (Based on the DiSC profile)
• Seminar 4:  Bringing Out The Best In Your Team

• Seminar 5:  Feedback, Coaching And Talent Management
• Seminar 6:  Dealing With Conflict And Engaging In Crucial Conversations

• Seminar 7:  Sustaining Collaborative Workplaces/Program Wrap-up
• Meeting with Dr. Shugart

To participate in the program you must:

• Be employed by Valencia for at least one year.
• Currently manage/supervise staff.
• Provide two (2) letters of reference.
• Obtain a written commitment for full participation in all four full day seminars from your supervisor.

The next session will begin in the Fall of 2008.  The dates have not yet been finalized, but will soon be announced through the Bulletin and through the Professional and Career Staff councils.

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