Notre Dame’s Supervisory Development is a highly interactive two-day program for new and experienced managers needing practical skills for dealing with day-to-day management challenges. The focus is on those individuals who require information on today’s management principles and techniques. Key topics examined in the program include: understanding leadership styles, managing priorities, realizing the impact of change, optimizing performance, delegating and developing employees.

WHO SHOULD ATTENDSupervisors, managers and team leaders looking for practical skills for dealing with day-to-day challenges. This includes both entry-level supervisors as well as more experienced managers seeking to update themselves on today’s management principles and techniques.

LOCATION AND DATESThe Stayer Center for Executive Education at the University of Notre DameSESSION DATES: October 23-24, 2018 | October 24-25, 2018 | April 16-17, 2019

FEE$995 for instruction, materials and meals. 10% discount for additional participants and past-sponsoring organizations. 20% discount for not-for-profit organizations.

SPECIFIC TOPICS ADDRESSED• Identifying and understanding

communication styles• Using the right approach in the right situation• Motivating staff• Providing effective performance feedback• Recognizing and valuing differences• Understanding the roles and responsibilities

of supervisors• Leading change

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SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT

executive.nd.edu/supervisory 574.631.5285

CONTACT NOTRE DAME STAYER CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Vickie MarisAssistant Director, Open Enrollment Portfoliovmaris@nd.edu 574.631.4099

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?• Skills for effectively managing and

leading people• Awareness of the human element in the

work situation• A way to promote healthy organizational

relationships• A sharper sense of the supervisor’s

responsibility• Practical skills that can be immediately

applied on the job

SAMPLE SCHEDULE SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT

MORNING

AFTERNOON

DAY 1 DAY 2

INTRODUCTIONS/OBJECTIVESMANAGEMENT VS. LEADERSHIP• Exercises• Management/Leadership Matrix

DEVELOPING EMPLOYEES• Exercise: “What’s Important to

Employees?”

DELEGATING• Delegation Quiz• Delegation Model• Accountability

UNDERSTANDING RESPONSES TO CHANGE• Change Style Indicator• Understanding my Change Profile• A Model for Change• What does this mean to me on the job?

OPTIMIZING TEAM PERFORMANCE• Focusing on Smart Work• Getting Employee Commitment

DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE SKILLS• Knowing Yourself• Reading Others• Building Relationships

ANALYZING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS• Identifying Causes• The Cost Factors• Identifying Solutions

SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP• Identifying Your Leadership Style• Customizing Your Approach to Leadership• Leadership Exercise

DEVELOPING AN ACTION PLAN• Things I Will Continue to Do• Things I Will Start to Do• Things I Will Stop Doing

executive.nd.edu/supervisory 574.631.5285

SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT

Notre Dame Executive Education