Fundamentals of Supervision Series!

Notice we have a new course in the series:  "Managing Conflict in the Workplace"

(This replaced "Investigating and Addressing Misconduct" which will now be offered as a public event. If you need this course, please contact Leslie Gibo at lgibo@hecouncil.org.)

Description for the 8 Virtual Courses in this Series:

The Fundamentals of Supervision courses are an introduction to important knowledge and skills required to effectively manage a team. Valuable for the first-time supervisor, or as a good back-to-basics refresher for any supervisor.

Click on this link to view the flyer:   Fundamentals of Supervision (FOS) Flyer

1) Supervision 101
Wednesday, March 6, 2024   9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
This course focuses on the foundation needed to be an effective, people-focused leader. Attendees will learn about the core responsibilities of being a supervisor, how to build relationships with their employees using emotional intelligence, and how to help inspire their employees to be motivated and engaged.

2) Introduction to Employment Law
Wednesday, March 6, 2024  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
This program provides a general overview and understanding of the federal and state laws that have the biggest impact on supervisors and their ability to make employment-related decisions.

3) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging in Your Workplace
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging should be at the forefront of every organization’s business initiatives. This course will explore what DEIB is, how it benefits both organizations and employees, and the role supervisors and managers play in upholding these values for their company.

4) Preventing Workplace Harassment
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
This course is designed to help supervisors take a proactive approach in preventing harassment from occurring within their organizations. Attendees will learn what harassment is and the impact it has, as well as how to create a harassment-free workplace by cultivating a respectful work culture amongst their team. Additionally, they will learn how to identify harassment and gain insight into what their responsibilities are for handling harassment-related issues and complaints.

5) Managing Conflict in the Workplace
Wednesday, March 20, 2024  9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
This course will cover essential skills and strategies to equip supervisors in handling workplace conflicts effectively. Participants will learn to identify, address, and resolve conflicts within their teams through an in-depth exploration of communication techniques, mediation strategies, and other proactive measures.

6) Interviewing & Selecting
Wednesday, March 20, 2024  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Attendees will learn the techniques to successfully prepare for and conduct an interview, including what to look for on an application form, how to ask appropriate job-related questions, and what questions to avoid that could be considered unlawful. Attendees will have an opportunity to create interview questions and practice the concepts taught in class.

7) Building Employee Performance
Wednesday, March 27, 2024  9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 
This class focuses on providing supervisors with practical tools they can use to not only build but also maintain and grow employee performance. Topics discussed will include the benefits of managing performance, what challenges employees might face with performance, and how to effectively manage performance.

8) Appraising Performance: An Ongoing Process
Wednesday, March 27, 2024  1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 
This course expands from the Building Employee Performance course to instruct supervisors on how to appraise the performance that they have invested in managing. Attendees will learn the logistics behind measuring and evaluating performance by finding evidence of performance through an understanding of job duties and responsibilities, how to effectively prepare and conduct the appraisal meeting, as well as how to provide the sort of feedback and development plans that will motivate employees to realize their potential.

Trainers:
Talent & Organizational Development Team

Details:

The courses in this series will be held on ZOOM and will not be recorded.

We will send you ZOOM links and handouts a few days before each session.

HEC Registration Fees and Forms:

ATTEND ENTIRE SERIES:

Member price for all 8 virtual courses in the series: $520.00 per person
Non-member price for all 8 virtual courses in the series: $1,080.00 per person

ATTEND INDIVIDUAL COURSES:
Member price for each virtual course is $65.00 per person
Non-member price for each virtual course is $135.00 per person

Click on the titles below to register for other individual courses in the Fundamentals of Supervision Series.

Mar 6:  9:00 - 11:00 a.m.  Fundamentals of Supervision (FOS 1) - Supervision 101

Mar 6:  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Fundamentals of Supervision (FOS 2) - Introduction to Employment Law
Mar 13:  9:00 - 11:00 a.m.  Fundamentals of Supervision (FOS 3) - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging in Your Workplace
Mar 13:  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Fundamentals of Supervision (FOS 4) - Preventing Workplace Harassment
Mar 20:  9:00 - 11:00 a.m.  Fundamentals of Supervision (FOS 5) - Managing Conflict in the Workplace 
Mar 20:  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Fundamentals of Supervision (FOS 6) - Interviewing & Selecting
Mar 27:  9:00 - 11:00 a.m.  Fundamentals of Supervision (FOS 7) - Building Employee Performance
Mar 27:  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Fundamentals of Supervision (FOS 8) - Appraising Performance: An Ongoing Process

If you would like to register & pay by invoice, please email Liane Okimoto:  lokimoto@hecouncil.org 
(Names & email addresses for each employee are needed.)

Cancellation and Class Switching Policy

Cancellations must be made 7 days before the class date to receive a refund. 

There will be no refunds for No Shows.

Please email or call Liane Okimoto to cancel or request attendee switching. lokimoto@hecouncil.org