The Supervision Essentials Series is a training series designed to help you become a more effective and efficient leader. The classes are designed for first level supervisors, managers new to supervising others, individual contributors likely to move into supervision, or experienced managers who would like a refresher. The updated content in the modules of this series includes topics that reflect current challenges faced by today’s managers in the workplace.

Class:

Leading Others
     • Characteristics of Effective Leaders
     • Delegating Effectively
     • Leadership Focused Areas
Delivery: In Person Penn State DuBois
Dates: Wednesday, September 20
Times: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm 
Cost: $159 per class
15% discount for:
     • Companies with 4 or more employees
     • Individuals registered for all eight classes
     • Call for additional discount
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Class:

Solving Problems 
     • Problems Faced by Supervisors
     • The Six-Step Problem Solving Process
     • Tools and Techniques for Solving Problems
Delivery: In Person Penn State DuBois
Dates: Wednesday, September 27
Times: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm 
Cost: $159 per class
15% discount for:
     • Companies with 4 or more employees
     • Individuals registered for all eight classes
     • Call for additional discount
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Class:

Supervising Projects 
     • Project Stages and Elements
     • Tools for Project Planning, Coordination and Monitoring
     • Reducing Project-Related Problems
Delivery: In Person Penn State DuBois
Dates: Wednesday, October 4
Times: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm 
Cost: $159 per class
15% discount for:
     • Companies with 4 or more employees
     • Individuals registered for all eight classes
     • Call for additional discount
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Class:

Developing a Team 
     • Characteristics of Effective Teams
     • Developing Teams for Success
     • Reducing Barriers to Teamwork
Delivery: In Person Penn State DuBois
Dates: Wednesday, October 11
Times: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm 
Cost: $159 per class
15% discount for:
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     • Individuals registered for all eight classes
     • Call for additional discount
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Class:

Building a Positive Work Climate 
     • Employee Interactions, Work Climates and Performance
     • Respect in a Diverse Workforce
     • Dealing with Difficult Behavior in Others
Delivery: In Person Penn State DuBois
Dates: Wednesday, October 18
Times: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm 
Cost: $159 per class
15% discount for:
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     • Individuals registered for all eight classes
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Class:

Communicating Effectively
     • Communication Barriers and Problems
     • Effective Listening
     • Interpersonal Communication
Delivery: In Person Penn State DuBois
Dates: Wednesday, October 25
Times: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm 
Cost: $159 per class
15% discount for:
     • Companies with 4 or more employees
     • Individuals registered for all eight classes
     • Call for additional discount
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All Supervision Series Classes:

Supervisory Roles and Responsibilities

  • Meeting Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Building Work Relationships
  • Leading Others
  • Coaching Across the Generations

Managing Employee Performance

  • Setting the Stage for Excellent Performance
  • Clarifying Expectations and Observing Performance
  • Coaching and Providing Feedback
  • Dealing with Challenging Performance Situations

Solving Problems and Managing Priorities

  • Managing Time and Priorities
  • Solving Problems
  • Resolving Conflicts
  • Supervising Projects

Managing Key Resources and Processes

  • Interviewing and Selecting Employees
  • Developing Employee Skills
  • Developing a Team
  • Building a Positive Work Climate
  • E-Leadership
  • Employee Engagement