For example, under Organizer, a sequence of first taking Dealing with Change in the fall, would be followed by Project Management or Management Planning Tools in the spring. These workshops may be taken over the course of one semester, or extended over several semesters or years. Certificates for all six areas would be granted for a supervisor who had attended 18 workshops, three in each competency area. These sessions enable supervisors to discuss individual concerns, network, and share resources for effective supervision. Supervisors who attend at least three out of the four sessions will receive credit for emergent certification under the communicator competency.
Effective communication is the ability to successfully coordinate meanings and actions with others.
9 a.m.-noon Acknowledging that there are many different ways to look at the world is only the first step in communicating with and between people you supervise. This series de-mystifies these communication differences and presents a map for greater understanding. In this highly interactive workshop, participants will discover the keys to effective communication, and will captivate their curiosity while building their toolbox of relating skills. This workshop is for directors and unit heads with financial responsibility for a department or unit. This all day program provides participants with an interactive opportunity to learn more about selecting processes for workplace quality improvement design or redesign, sponsoring organizational work teams, and supporting a team's work to enhance success.