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Leadership Competencies emphasized in this seminar
Accountability
Conflict Management
Continual Learning
Human Resources Management
Influencing/Negotiating
Interpersonal Skills
Oral Communication
Problem Solving
Team Building
Technical Credibility
Supervisory Leadership Seminar: Learning to Lead
Gaining Fundamental Tools and Techniques

This seminar provides the new Government supervisor with basic administrative, human resources management, and leadership knowledge and skills to become highly successful. The course is designed for first-line supervisors. Seminar topics include: Managing within the Merit System; Performance Management; Principles and Styles of Leadership; Effective Communication; Building Successful Teams; Managing Conflict; Delegation and Accountability; Coaching, Feedback, and Counseling; and Creativity.

Attendees participate in a variety of activities including case studies, small group discussion, personal and group assessments, and directed study to maximize their learning experience. Participants will understand the hiring process and the various options available to insure proper hiring. Participants will develop skill in giving and receiving feedback, as well as in recognizing and resolving conflict. Additionally, participants will learn to resolve employee performance and conduct problems effectively. Finally, creativity and teamwork are emphasized throughout the seminar as new supervisors learn the skills necessary to create an effective and energized workplace that encourages peak performance.


Key Results

  • Know the appropriate personnel actions for recruiting, hiring, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating employees
  • Learn the elements important to successful coaching, giving feedback, and resolving conflict
  • Understand performance management from a systems approach and know how to diagnose and address poor performance
  • Know how to delegate effectively and insure proper accountability and control
  • Develop basic project management skills to organize for task success with effective time management skills
  • Manage and value diversity
  • Learn to communicate effectively
  • Evaluate supervisory strengths and how best to use them


Who Should Attend

This course is designed for first-line supervisors in the Federal Government.



Schedule and Cost

Start/Stop times for EMDC:
Arrival - Monday, program starts 1 p.m.
Ends - Thursday at 5 p.m., Friday is a Travel Day

Start/Stop times for WMDC:
Arrival - Monday, program starts 1:30 p.m.
Ends - Thursday at 5 p.m., Friday is a Travel Day, check out by noon

Course includes meals, lodging, tuition and course materials

Dates Location Cost      
Nov 29 - Dec 10, 04 EMDC $3,900.00   Apply
SPACE LIMITED: Call for availability: 1-304-870-8008
Jan 4 - Jan 14, 05 EMDC $4,000.00   Apply
Jan 24 - Feb 4, 05 EMDC $4,000.00   Apply
Mar 21 - Apr 1, 05 WMDC $4,000.00   Apply
Apr 4 - Apr 15, 05 EMDC $4,000.00   Apply
May 9 - May 20, 05 WMDC $4,000.00   Apply
Jun 6 - Jun 17, 05 EMDC $4,000.00   Apply
Jul 25 - Aug 5, 05 EMDC $4,000.00   Apply
Aug 22 - Sep 2, 05 EMDC $4,000.00   Apply
Sep 19 - Sep 30, 05 WMDC $4,000.00   Apply
Oct 17 - Oct 28, 05 EMDC $4,000.00   Apply
Nov 28 - Dec 9, 05 WMDC $4,000.00   Apply

 

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