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STEP UP TO SUPERVISOR: A SUPERVISOR DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

PREPARE POTENTIAL SUPERVISORS TO EXCEL

 

Introduce employees and prospective leaders to the responsibilities of a supervisor and at the same time provide an opportunity to evaluate if a career in supervision if the right choice.

 

Step Up to Supervisor leadership development program Learn2

LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SUPERVISOR

Step Up to Supervisor is a leadership development program designed to prepare the front-line for success in future leadership roles. This leadership experience provides a realistic and practical look into supervision by providing awareness and knowledge of what is necessary to be successful in a Supervisory role. It also provides employees the opportunity to determine whether pursuing a Supervisory role is the correct career path. By taking part in instructor-led supervisor training, employees will participate in real life scenarios often encountered in a supervisory position learning key leadership tactics and be tested on:

 

  • Communication skills
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Teamwork
  • Practical leadership skills
  • Delegation
  • Handling pressure as a supervisor

A SUPERVISOR TRAINING COURSE DESIGNED TO TAKE PERFORMANCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Through specially designed activities, this program investigates the core set of personal traits, skills, and knowledge needed to be a successful leader. It teaches employees how to be a supervisor and opens participants up to the realities that come with more responsibility and accountability. Step Up to Supervisor focuses on the communication and interpersonal skills, coaching performance, delegation, motivation, empowerment, and accountability. Unlike other regular training programs, this interactive and enlightening experience concentrates on the key factors of Supervisory success and gives participants the opportunity to take their performance to the next level. 

PROGRAM RESULTS

  • Understand the implications of a team leader’s actions on their co-workers and team’s engagement, development, and results
  • See the importance of building personal accountability in yourself and others (through commitment, specific actions, and results)
  • Establish an understanding of how to coach for improved employee performance through developing and engaging others
  • Recognize importance of setting expectations and goals that drive results
  • Understand the differences between individual contributors and team leaders

Some of the activities in the supervisor training workshop seem, well… wildly different! Are you sure my participants won’t think they are silly? 

Doctors, lawyers, accountants, engineers, executives, IT geeks and Olympic athletes & coaches say no. Different styles of activities and challenges in our instructor-led training guarantee engagement from different participants that create an environment for continuous improvement, so we vary the activities for full employee engagement.

How much do these supervisor training programs cost? 

Prices for supervisor development programs vary based on the number of participants, travel, etc. Many clients are shy about sharing their budgets, but we will work within your budget to provide you with a program that will meet your needs. A smaller budget may mean there are fewer bells and whistles, but you can still get a big bang for your buck and learn from experienced supervisors and leaders!

Does Learn2 accommodate those with disabilities? 

Yes, and accommodation is easily identified as Learn2 training programs have achieved results with the Special Olympians, the Deaf Blind Coalition and Paraplegic Association.

What does Step Up to Supervisor look like?

Our supervisor training course will have your employees and prospective leaders reacting to real-life situations that supervisors commonly encounter. This allows participants to develop key supervisory skills and allows leaders to determine who may be a good fit for a supervisory position.

What skills are taught in Step Up to Supervisor?

We’ve found there are several characteristics of a strong supervisor, and there are key foundational areas we teach in our supervisory management training. In Step Up to Supervisor, participants learn delegation, teamwork, communication and recognition skills to create a strong foundation for future leaders and supervisors.

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