Designed for aspiring and current supervisors, the Supervisory Skills Program helps students improve their individual and team productivity through effective prioritization, problem-solving and employee-engagement techniques. Participants will gain the skills to navigate the challenges of rapidly evolving organizations and contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion. By the end of this course, students will be able to apply varied approaches to communicate and organize work on virtual and in-person teams; demonstrate effective problem-solving using design-thinking methods; and promote trust and collaboration through coaching techniques.  

Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate supervisory challenges in evolving work situations.
• Apply time-management strategies to achieve high-value outcomes with less stress.
• Solve complex problems using design-thinking methods.  
• Apply effective coaching, mentoring, and facilitation practices to promote professional growth.
• Demonstrate effective communication methods to navigate workforce disruptions and change.
• Form a personal action plan as a foundation for leadership development.

Skills You Will Gain

• Time management
• Organization
• Problem solving
• Design thinking
• Coaching
• Supervising virtual and in-person teams
• Navigating change and ambiguity
• Team development