Advanced Supervisory Skills Course: Supervisor Development Program

Introduction:

This Supervisory Skills Development course is designed for individuals who have demonstrated the potential and ability to become supervisors, team leaders, or new managers.

Whether participants are already in a supervisory position or preparing for management responsibilities, this advanced course aims to enhance their capabilities through comprehensive training. The course equips them with the practical skills necessary to effectively supervise and lead.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this Supervision Development Training Course, learners should be able to:

• Comprehend the significance of supervision and articulate the need for a supervisor development program.
• Develop key supervisory abilities while applying effective training methods.
• Distinguish between supervision and operational roles to improve both management capabilities and performance in supervisory roles.
• Set clear targets and use essential supervisory techniques to monitor them effectively.
• Identify motivational drivers for themselves and their teams, adopting practices that enhance leadership effectiveness.
• Oversee performance management processes to achieve results, utilizing strategies acquired during supervisory training.
• Apply various communication techniques to maintain strong supervision and effective leadership.
• Delegate tasks strategically to boost productivity and foster team growth.
• Assume leadership roles within the organization, aiming for successful corporate leadership by empowering oneself and staff members.
• Understand power sources and personal influence, and use them to enhance managerial effectiveness.

Training Methodology:

• Video analysis
• Team projects
• Action planning workshops
• Self-assessment tools
• Leadership simulations
• Sharing best practices
• Brainstorming sessions
• Peer-to-peer learning
• Mentoring and coaching
• Job shadowing

Course Outline:

Unit 1: What Does a Supervisor Do?

• Understanding the role and eligibility of a supervisor
• Transitioning from individual contributor roles to supervisory tasks
• Differentiating between doing and managing
• Pros and cons of being a supervisor
• Qualities of an effective supervisor
• Developing and identifying supervisory training skills
• Various approaches to supervising skill development in others
• Common mistakes in supervisory skill development training

Unit 2: Managing Performance – Getting Results

• Understanding performance management characteristics
• Introduction to business plans and their relationship to supervisory skills development
• Evaluating current performance and aligning it with business goals
• Enhancing productivity through supervision training programs
• Managing performance targets within supervisory responsibilities
• Keys to success in supervisory roles
• Efficient delegation techniques
• The art of giving clear commands and instructions

Unit 3: Communication Management

• Overview of communication at different levels
• Importance of non-verbal communication
• Variables affecting communication
• Effective communication methods and their impact
• Cycle of communication and how the brain influences it
• Sending clear and concise messages
• Making effective presentations
• Running effective team meetings and overcoming communication barriers

Unit 4: Building Powerful Influence

• Understanding personal empowerment and developing influence
• Strategies for increasing personal power to improve supervisory skills
• Developing mindset, attitude, and character to enhance influence
• Building and using personal power effectively
• Walking your talk: building trust and credibility
• Essential qualities of a top supervisor
• Personal development planning to maintain motivation and continuous growth in supervisory leadership

Conclusion

This program enables participants to learn advanced supervisory skills through experience, offering comprehensive approaches to staying motivated and effectively leading teams.