Building Core Leadership & Supervisory Competencies

Building Core Leadership & Supervisory Competencies

Course Description

Introduction

Welcome to the course on Building Core Leadership & Supervisory Competencies, designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to excel in leadership and supervisory roles. This comprehensive program focuses on developing key competencies needed to effectively lead teams, drive performance, and achieve organizational goals. Through a blend of theoretical frameworks, practical exercises, and case studies, participants will gain insights into leadership best practices and enhance their supervisory capabilities.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Develop effective communication skills for leading and supervising teams.
• Foster a positive work culture and motivate team members towards excellence.
• Enhance conflict resolution and negotiation skills to manage interpersonal dynamics.
• Build capabilities in performance management and employee development.
• Gain insights into leadership styles and adaptability in various situations.
• Learn to delegate tasks and empower team members for greater productivity.
• Develop strategies for effective time management and prioritization.

Who Should Attend

• New or aspiring leaders and supervisors.
• Experienced managers looking to refresh their leadership skills.
• Team leaders seeking to enhance their supervisory capabilities.
• Professionals transitioning into leadership roles.
• Anyone interested in developing core leadership and supervisory competencies.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Foundations of Leadership

• Understanding leadership roles and responsibilities.
• Exploring different leadership styles and their impact.
• Building trust and credibility as a leader.
• Setting clear expectations and goals for your team.
• Introduction to emotional intelligence and its role in leadership.

Unit 2: Effective Communication and Feedback

• The importance of communication in leadership and supervision.
• Active listening and empathetic communication techniques.
• Giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Managing difficult conversations and resolving conflicts.
• Strategies for communicating effectively in diverse teams.

Unit 3: Motivating and Engaging Teams

• Creating a positive work environment that fosters motivation.
• Understanding individual and team motivation factors.
• Recognition and reward strategies for boosting morale.
• Empowering team members to take ownership and initiative.
• Building a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Unit 4: Performance Management and Development

• Setting performance expectations and objectives.
• Providing ongoing feedback and coaching for development.
• Conducting performance appraisals and goal setting.
• Identifying training and development needs for your team.
• Managing underperformance and fostering improvement.

Unit 5: Time Management and Delegation

• Prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
• Delegation techniques for empowering team members.
• Overcoming common delegation challenges.
• Balancing hands-on involvement with delegation.
• Strategies for managing your own workload and avoiding burnout.