A Five Step Model for Supervision: Cultivating and Retaining Your Staff

Last updated November 21, 2022

Course Length

1h 37m

Last Updated

November 21, 2022

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A Five Step Model for Supervision: Cultivating and Retaining Your Staff

Last updated November 21, 2022

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introduction to ACORN

A for Acknowledgement

Introduction to A for Acknowledgement

Acknowledging Existence

Acknowledging Value Through Praise

Acknowledging Growth Opportunities

C for Confidence

Introduction to C for Confidence

Confidence in Yourself

Building Confidence in Others

Learning Trust and Delegation So Others Can Grow in Their Confidence

O for One on Ones

Introduction to O for One on Ones

Developing One on One Professional Connections with Staff

The One on One Meeting

One on One Leadership Reflection for Yourself

R for Respect

Introduction to R for Respect

Respecting the Workday

Respecting Workplace Behavior Styles

Respecting the Individual

N for Needs

Introduction to N for Needs

Are Your Needs as a Leader Being Met?

Meeting Basic Needs of Your Staff

Psychological Safety

Cultivating and developing your staff is the key to retaining them—join us to learn a five-step model. Join our program to receive bite-sized lessons on cultivating your staff daily for 5 business days. Complete the program to get a certificate!

Overview

In Academic Impressions’ 2021 survey of higher ed faculty, staff, and administrators to understand the state of professional development, 80% of respondents reported that more professional development would help them stay in their current role, and 51% of respondents reported experiencing clinical levels of burnout. So what’s the solution? What we found is that providing leadership support for professional development and fostering a culture of learning and growth can lead to greater job satisfaction and greater employee retention. Using the ACORN acronym, our expert instructor, Cié Gee, will walk you through a five-step model for supervision to help you learn to:

Acknowledge
Build Confidence
Generate One on one connections
Show Respect, and
Meet your staff’s Needs

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for staff supervisors at all levels or those who are looking to gain supervisory skills before taking on a new position.

Agenda

For 5 days, you will get daily emails Monday through Friday with bite-sized videos that you can complete in 30 minutes or less each day. Each day includes 3 focus areas and 1 action step for you to complete for that day. In addition, each day is accompanied by optional activities to extend your learning. If you complete all modules within one week, you will have the chance to request a certificate. New cohorts start every Monday.

Integrate professional development into your daily routine and establish a solid understanding of supervision in your work.

Week 1

Day 1 | 25 minutes

Introduction and A for Acknowledgment

Watch: Introduction and A for Acknowledgment Sections

Optional Activities: A1: Reflect on your communication with staff. A2: Reflect on your personal relationship with praise and come up with specific ways to praise your staff. A3: Craft your own constructive feedback.

Action Step: Come up with one action step to implement today!

Day 2 | 20 minutes

C for Confidence

Watch: C for Confidence Module

Optional Activities: C1: List examples of negative self-talk and reflect on the self-doubt survey. C2: Reflect on building confidence in your staff.

Action Step: Come up with one action step to implement today!

Day 3 | 12 minutes

O for One on Ones

Watch: O for One on Ones Module

Optional Activities: O1: Reflect on your previous one on one connections. Come up with 5 ideas to implement with your staff. O2: Evaluate the effectiveness of your meetings. Brainstorm difficult conversation starters. O3: Unpack an umbrella emotion and reflect on who you are as a leader.

Action Step: Come up with one action step to implement today!

Day 4 | 20 minutes

R for Respect

Watch: R for Respect Module

Optional Activities: R1: Look at the signs and symptoms of burnout. R2: Explore one of the workplace behavior assessments.

Action Step: Come up with one action step to implement today!

Day 5 | 20 minutes

N for Needs

Watch: N for Needs Module

Optional Activities: N1: Reflect on your met and unmet needs at work. N2: Identify where your staff’s basic needs are not met. N3: Use the a psychological safety assessment with your staff.

Action Step: Come up with one action step to implement today!

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Course Highlights

97 m of video
21 short videos
1 fillable workbook
Valued at $795. Free for members.

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