Supervisory Development Course
The Supervisory Development Course was developed exclusively for faculty and staff who oversee the work of others. These online, self-paced training modules include:
- webinars
- videos
- quick-guide resources
- quizzes and more
Total time commitment per module: Approximately two hours.
Seven Learning Modules
The seven core modules at the heart of the Supervisory Development Course provide real-life scenarios based on situations at the University of Minnesota. Webinars and resources are regularly updated based on participant feedback and changes in leadership research.
Find out how to formulate effective feedback and plan a productive coaching discussion.
Learn about the best practices in performance management, including goal setting, check ins, and performance evaluation.
Build the skills necessary to determine the source of conflict and understand when and how to get involved.
Discover the purpose and functions of a team and how to improve a team’s performance, decision-making abilities, and conflict resolution.
Understand what employee engagement is and the employee engagement cycle.
Learn how to create an onboarding plan built on elements that establish and foster long-term employee engagement.
Learn best practices in the selection and hiring process including, careful analysis of the position needs, conducting effective interviews, and confidently making a final hiring decision.
Become a better supervisor on the go. Strengthen your supervisory skills by listening to the SDC Podcasts.
Leadership Insights Newsletter
Leadership Insights is a monthly newsletter aimed at helping you to be the best leader you can be and therefore increase your team's engagement, productivity, and overall wellbeing. Each month we'll come to you with tips for developing your skills as someone who oversees the work of others, resources to help take your leadership to the next level, and expert advice.