Making the move from peer to supervisor can be complicated if some things are not considered. If you are not yet a supervisor, but feel you are ready to make the transition to a supervisory role, or if you are a new supervisor this course will walk you through the process.

You will learn to:

Describe changes that inhibit or adversely impact working relationships when promoted from colleague to supervisor
Practice techniques for using your particular supervision style to build effective and motivating relationships with your employees, peers, and managers
Recognize how personalities and basic communication styles will affect your supervision style
Examine various ways to approach inherent or inherited issues in your department related to: resources, employee satisfaction and motivation, skills, performance issues, etc.
Recognize typical new supervisor mistakes and ways to avoid common management pitfalls

You will benefit by:

Identifying successful professional practices to begin building a great management reputation
Raising your awareness to making the transition smoothly from colleague or co-worker to supervisor
Avoiding common pitfalls often made by new supervisors
Learning how to build effective management-employee relations early in your supervision career
Learning how best to communicate with others in your new role as a supervisor

Audience:

Individuals wishing to consider a career in supervision or those very new to the role

Program Note: Attend the Supervisory Essentials: U-M Policy and Compliance or Foundations of Supervision courses prior to or following this presentation to continue developing your supervision skills.

Schedule Selection(s) Competencies: BI CO DO LA