Transitioning into Leadership: Essential Skills for Supervisors

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Virtual

About the Workshop

Leadership is an essential skill for all managers, supervisors, and those transitioning into these roles. When moving from peer to manager, new supervisors face a whole new set of challenges. This interactive workshop will teach practical, easy-to-understand, and fundamental methods to grow your leadership skills.

Registration

Register to attend
Cost: $45 (Free for Tribal Nation members and employees; separate registration is required.)

Please let us know how we can ensure that this workshop is inclusive to you. What accommodations or access needs can we help facilitate? Contact Jackson Piper at [email protected] when you register to help us provide you with the best access.

Topics Covered

Leadership perspective: Why is leadership important?
Understanding your leadership style
Managing different personalities
Leadership vs. management
Transitioning into leadership
Communication tools
Hiring skilled employees
Motivating your staff
Conducting a performance review
Communicating with customers

Who Should Attend

Individuals interested in becoming a supervisor, newly promoted supervisors, or supervisors wishing to enhance their leadership skills, communication, and effectiveness.

Course Instructors

Chris Petree serves as the vice president of operations for Southview Design, a local landscape and maintenance contractor. Previously, Chris served as the director of operations for WSB and the director of public works for the City of Rochester (2018–2019), the City of Lakeville (2008–2018), and the City of Hugo (1999–2008). He also worked as the head water treatment plant operator for the City of Apple Valley. Chris has a BA in business management from the College of St. Scholastica; has completed the Public Works Executive Fellowship, Public Works Leadership Academy, Public Works Certificate Program, and the Underground Utilities Construction Inspectors School; and is a MnLTAP Roads Scholar. He served as the APWA–MN Chapter president in 2017 and has also served as the Chapter’s national delegate.

Steve Albrecht, P.E, has served as operations administrator, community engineer, and director of land and natural resources for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community since 2018. In this role, he is charged with leadership, budgeting, and planning of the Public Works, Property Services, and Land and Natural Resources Divisions. Previously, he served as the public works director for the City of Burnsville from 2011–2018. From 2004–2010, he served as public works director/city engineer for the City of Prior Lake. From 1994–2003, Steve worked as consulting engineering for a variety of municipal clients in Carver, Scott, Dakota, and Hennepin counties. He has a degree in agricultural-water resource engineering from the University of Wisconsin and is a licensed civil engineer in Minnesota. In his capacity as public works director for Burnsville, Steve is involved with several committees and policy groups, including APWA–MN, Transportation Advisory Board Technical Advisory Committee, and Metro Cities and League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Committees.

Credit

This course is eligible for 1.0 credit in the Roads Scholar Program Leadership Certificate and Civil Engineering Tech Level II Certificate.
To the best of our knowledge, this course/activity meets the continuing education requirements for 6.0 PDHs as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326.107. Learn more about continuing education for professionals from the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID.

Questions?

Please contact [email protected].