Principles of Supervision
EX 1111 is offered this winter:
Foundational principles help make supervisors into successful leaders. In this interactive workshop participants will develop the abilities to successfully manage themselves and others. The course will focus on examining the roles of the supervisor, strategies for motivating and managing people, and topics of navigating change, problem-solving and decision-making, as well as engaging in meaningful performance conversations. This is the recommended first course in the program.
Course at a glance
- In-class, face-to-face delivery.
- Hands-on course based on active student participation; class dynamics include group work, classroom discussions, and short lectures.
- Aimed at professionals in supervisory roles who wish to upgrade their skills and aspiring leaders ready to invest in their career prospects.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Identify tools and techniques to transition into supervisory roles.
- Assess your effectiveness in managing yourself.
- Examine ways to build a culture of motivated people.
- Identify a process to make performance conversations meaningful.
- Identify your own problem-solving style.
- Describe decision-making approaches and pros and cons to each.
- Define strategies to successfully navigate through change.
Offered:
Take note:
- All course resources and learning materials are provided in-class.
- This is an attendance-basis, non-graded course.
- Learning activities are completed exclusively in class (no pre- or post-course work required).
- For students taking this course as part of the supervisory development citation: this is suggested as the first course in the program.
Mar 13, 2023Mar 14, 2023
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
In-person (face-to-face) learning, downtown Edmonton
15 hours of instruction
In-person courses are taken entirely in-class. format details
Classes take place on the second floor of Enterprise Square, 10230–Jasper Avenue, downtown Edmonton.
Your Instructor
Janice Levesque - PetersID: janice-levesque---peters
Class info
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This class will be web-enhanced, requiring access to online course materials via eClass.
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15 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- All course resources and learning materials are provided in-class.
- This is an attendance-basis, non-graded course.
- Learning activities are completed exclusively in class (no pre- or post-course work required).
- For students taking this course as part of the supervisory development citation: this is suggested as the first course in the program.
Currently counts towards:
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└ core course
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.