This training is designed for supervisors of professional staff who want to feel more confident in their supervisory skills—in particular, those who seek to build a strong supervisory relationship, to get the best from their people.

August 10, 2022

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern

Review of supervisory styles and reflection exercise results:

Our instructor will discuss common supervisory styles and how they relate to the pre-event exercise. You will gain insight into your preferred supervisory style and into the strengths and opportunities people with that style typically possess.

Understanding the work styles of your direct reports

We will explore how different personalities, professional identities, life, and work experiences can impact how we function in a job role, and how individuals prefer to be supported differently by their supervisors.

Setting up the supervisory relationship

In this section, you will learn how you can have a discussion with your direct reports about each of your supervisory styles to set up a productive working relationship. We will discuss what questions to ask, how much to share, and how to converse in a way that builds trust and mutual understanding.

Adapting your supervisory style

At the core of the supervisory relationship are people, and as supervisors we must be able to tailor and adapt our styles to the needs of each individual person. In this section, you will learn about the importance of adapting your style and discuss situations in which this may or may not be appropriate. We will also examine specific scenarios to make the learning concrete. For example, if your preferred style is more hands-off but you have a staff member who needs clear and regular direction, how can you adapt your approach to support their success?