Exceptional supervisors inspire and guide their teams by mastering motivation, problem-solving, delegation, and priority management. In this practical seminar, you'll explore two foundational workplace systems and acquire proven, results-oriented skills essential for thriving in a supervisory role.

This seminar is ideal for first-level or newly appointed supervisors—and experienced leaders looking to sharpen their skills—this course combines real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and hands-on application to build your confidence and competence.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the seminar, participant will:

• Understand and apply two key workplace systems that support effective supervision.

• Identify and distinguish between the three basic supervisory styles.

• Evaluate your dominant supervisory style through a self-assessment exercise.

• Understand and apply five key attitudes for successful supervision.

• Recognize common expectations and challenges from stakeholders and how to manage them effectively

• Adapt leadership approaches to differences in employee generation and cognitive styles.

• Develop best practices for supervising in hybrid work environments and diverse teams.
  

Course Outline:

1. The Supervisory Landscape: Roles, Expectations & Evolving Challenges

• Deep dive into three supervisory styles—authoritarian, participative, delegative—and when each is effective.
• Explore supervisory attitudes that promote positivity, resilience, and trust.
• The Realities and Multiple Roles of Supervision Today
• The Supervisors Role – The Challenge of Dealing with People
• Transitions in Supervisory Thinking
• The Shift from Traditional Styles of Management
  
  
  

2. Identify Your Style: Management Style Survey

• Leverage left/right-brain theory to appreciate diverse thinking styles.
• Learn to recognize and adapt to generational expectations and communication preferences.

• Establish fair, policy-based hybrid work guidelines.
• Balance morale across remote and in-office team members.
• Develop flexible leadership strategies tailored to varying work arrangements.

5. Real-World Case Studies

6. Personal Action Planning