The 12-week Essentials of Effective Supervision course provides a strong knowledge base for first-line supervisors, managers and team leaders. This series is designed to provide new supervisors, and those aspiring to become supervisors, with a unique blend of knowledge, skills and strategies in the areas needed to effectively and efficiently supervise others. Participants will immediately put their new skills into practice. The topics covered each week are core issues proven to be the keys for supervisory success. Supervisors at all levels need to handle these areas with confidence and authority to effectively deal with and manage the employees they supervise.

Sessions: (4:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

  1. 9/10/2024
    The Changing Role of the Frontline Supervisor 
  2. 9/17/2024
    Managing Diversity in the Workplace 
  3. 9/24/2024
    Leadership and Motivation
  4. 10/1/2024
    Legal Responsibilities of the Supervisor
  5. 10/8/2024
    Effective Communication
  6. 10/15/2024
    Orienting & Training New Workers
  7. 10/22/2024
    The Supervisors Role in Performance Appraisals
  8. 10/29/2024Dealing with Conflict & Disciplinary Procedures
  9. 11/5/2024
    Planning for Results & Problem Solving
  10. 11/12/2024
    Dealing with Stress, Time Management & Delegation
  11. 11/19/2024
    Safety and Security Issues
  12. 12/3/2024
    Creating High-Performance Teams

Cost: $1,299 per person

Register online at: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/25321

U.S. Small Business Administration

The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.  Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance to the SBDC hosting the event.  The Missouri SBDC is a University of Missouri Extension partner.