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.
Course Methodology
This course relies on the use of a number of interactive tools such as assessments, role plays, and case studies. In addition, videos and team exercises are used to demonstrate the skills required for effective supervision.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Define the supervisor's three roles and his/her related competencies for optimal performance
Apply the essential supervisory functions that are key for the success of the team
Use powerful communication skills in order to maintain trust and boost cooperation
Implement effective coaching/mentoring techniques to help the team progress and grow
Apply effective time management techniques to increase the productivity of the team
Target Audience
Supervisors who would like to develop highly effective supervisory skills in order to professionally and successfully manage their teams.
Target Competencies
Decision-making
Planning and organizing
Leading and controlling
Problem solving
Communication
Coaching
Mentoring
Managing time
Course Outline
Being a supervisor today
Scope and nature of supervision
The supervisor's three distinct roles
An operational role
A leadership role
A communication role
The supervisor's skills checklist
Technical
Human
Conceptual
The supervisor's competency self-assessment inventory
The supervisor's image - 'A True Story'
The main supervisory functions
Planning the course of action to achieve operational goals
Organizing the work of the team
Identifying the work to be performed
Delegating to empower
Coordinating the work of the team
Ensuring that all efforts move smoothly
Supporting the team to increase productivity
Building and leading a synergized team
Ensuring that performance conforms to plans
Establishing standards for high performance
Implementing effective problem solving techniques
The supervisor as a powerful communicator
Generating enthusiasm using two-way communication
Leveraging the power of positive attitude in your team
Maintaining an atmosphere of trust and cooperation
Developing the habits of an active listener
Using body language to make a bigger impact
Visual
Vocal
Building rapport with the team - 'The Mirroring Technique'
Writing professional and accurate E-mails
Providing proper orientation and positive discipline
Monitoring and developing the team's performance
Monitoring your team's progress
Helping the team members build on their strengths
Increasing the team's productivity
Identifying the right time for coaching
Identifying the right time for mentoring
Being accessible and providing support
Managing time effectively to increase productivity