Transitioning into Leadership: Essential Skills for Supervisors
Date and Location
Not currently scheduled.
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.
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.
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].
Sponsors
This course is offered by Minnesota LTAP in partnership with the American Public Works Association–Minnesota Chapter.