Supervision Essentials: A Pathway to Leadership - June 2026

Description

*In Person Training*

Course Objective: Welcome to an immersive, 16-hour developmental journey designed for those stepping into the pivotal leadership role of supervisor as well as those who may have been in the role for some time. 

Over the course of 4 interactive half-day sessions, we will focus on the practical, "floor-level" skills required to lead with confidence, clarity, and integrity, which are an important part of your leadership journey. This course is built to transform your mindset from a focus on personal output to a focus on team impact, giving you the tools to manage not just the work, but the human dynamics that drive it.

Module 1: Understanding the Supervisor’s Role - This module introduces the foundational concepts and skills necessary for supervisors to transition into a leadership role in the future. 

Module 2: Supervision Skills for Success - This session shifts from the “what” to the “how,” providing new supervisors with the essential toolkit required to navigate the complexities of “people dynamics” and organizational goals.

Module 3: The Hidden Work of Strong Leaders - This module pulls back the curtain on what separates “bosses” from truly effective supervisors.  By demystifying the performance management process and teaching the art of win-win negotiation among other important skill sets, this session helps new supervisors be prepared to lead in a fashion that supports organizational goals.

Module 4: Leading with Integrity, Ethics, and Accountability - This final session focuses on the moral and legal framework that sustains long-term leadership success, moving beyond tactical skills to the core of professional character.  We emphasize that a supervisor’s earned credibility is their most valuable asset, built on a framework of consistent ethics and a deep understanding of modern workforce expectations.

The goal of this program is to create a lasting shift in perspective: equipping supervisors with the credibility to lead, the knowledge to stay compliant, and the confidence to drive results through others. Supervisors will leave with a practical roadmap to lead their teams with integrity and professional excellence.

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Course Length: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (4 x Four-Hour Sessions)

Dates: 

• Tuesday, June 23
• Thursday, June 25
• Tuesday, June 30
• Thursday, July 2

Questions?  Contact Kathy Richmond at Kathy.Richmond@greaterrochesterchamber.com or (585) 256-4618.

Greater Rochester Chamber Training Seminars are supported in part by the Greater Rochester Chamber Foundation.