New Supervisor 101

Name: New Supervisor 101
Rating: 4.3 (22 reviews)

How To Become A Fair and Balanced Supervisor Employees Trust to Follow

Created bySteve Wilmes

Last updated 8/2024

English

What you'll learn

Learn the basics of being a supervisor, including hiring, evaluating, and leading your team
Learn the importance of leadership and the role proper communication plays in leading a team
Learn the meaning of the term "front door policy" and the importance of setting expectations for your employees
Understand the different types of leaves of absence and how to handle them
Learn how to deal with behaviors that go against company policy, including counseling, documentation, and evaluation.
Learn the value of knowing your policies and how to enforce them
Understand the value of attendance and how it affects your team
Learn what overtime means about the productivity of your team and how you can control it
Learn how to become a fair and balanced supervisor employees will trust to follow

Course content

1 section • 10 lectures • 41m total length

Welcome0:31
Where it all begins4:54
Attendance3:31
Documentation3:04
Leaves of Absence5:48
Learn to distinguish mandatory and voluntary leaves, apply FMLA, CFR, and ADA considerations, and collaborate with HR to enforce policies while avoiding penalties and discrimination.
Counseling2:33
Learn to conduct constructive counseling sessions between supervisors and employees to address incidents or performance with documented facts, clear expectations, and early follow-up for transparency and improvement.
Leadership5:21
Lead through clear communication, walk the walk and talk the talk, set expectations, document progress, and conduct evaluation to empower your team with tools and personal development.
Overtime6:14
Policy Enforcement6:37
Thank You2:29

Requirements

No experience necessary. Everyone welcome.

Description

Are you stepping into a supervisory role for the first time? "New Supervisor 101" is designed to equip you with the essential tools, techniques, and confidence needed to become a supervisor that your team can trust and follow. This comprehensive online course focuses on the fundamental aspects of effective leadership and provides practical insights on navigating the day-to-day challenges of managing people.

The course begins with foundational topics, such as developing front-door policies to guide your hiring process and setting clear, actionable expectations for your team members. You will learn the critical importance of assertive and direct communication, a key aspect of leadership that helps build trust and transparency within your team. You’ll explore how to manage attendance, handle overtime, and navigate the complexities of leaves of absence with fairness and consistency.

"New Supervisor 101" also covers effective policy enforcement, from understanding company guidelines to applying them fairly across the board. You will discover best practices for addressing negative behaviors in the workplace, using tools like counseling, documentation, and performance evaluations to create a culture of accountability and growth.

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to become a fair, balanced, and confident supervisor who fosters a productive and positive work environment.

We are a successful risk management and safety firm with decades of experience supervising teams in the industry. Our course is prepared and led by our in-house industry experts utilizing practices applied in the field.

Join us to start your journey toward effective team leadership today!

Who this course is for:

Supervisors and managers and anyone who leads a team
Any employee who aspires to one day be a supervisor or to move up in their company