Duration: 8 hours (including breaks) | Format: In-person / In-house / Online / Hybrid Certification: Course Completion Certification | Credits: 8 CEUs/CPDs/PDUs

Overview

This practical one-day program equips new supervisors with the essential skills required to manage daily operations, coordinate teams, maintain productivity, and achieve workplace objectives. Participants will learn how to balance operational demands with people management responsibilities while building confidence, consistency, and accountability in their supervisory role.

What This Program Achieves

Effective supervision is critical to maintaining productivity, consistency, and employee engagement. This program helps participants develop the practical mindset and capabilities needed to successfully navigate the challenges of frontline leadership. Through interactive discussions, workplace scenarios, and hands-on activities, participants will strengthen their ability to influence others, build trust, respond to day-to-day operational challenges, and contribute to a positive workplace culture. The program focuses on turning supervisors into proactive leaders who can support organizational goals, improve team effectiveness, and create an environment where both people and performance can thrive.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

Understand the core responsibilities of a supervisor
Manage daily operations and workflow effectively
Build productive working relationships with team members
Conduct effective shift handovers and team briefings
Monitor performance and address issues promptly
Apply coaching techniques to improve employee performance
Manage workplace challenges and difficult behaviours
Lead teams through change and operational demands
Promote accountability, quality, and workplace standards

Training Methodology

Interactive Discussions
Practical Workplace Scenarios
Group Activities
Role Plays
Case Studies
Self-Assessments
Action Planning Exercises

Target Audience

New Supervisors
Frontline Leaders
Team Leaders
Shift Supervisors
Production Supervisors
Employees preparing for supervisory roles

Note: The training schedule includes two 15-minute coffee breaks and one 30-minute lunch break

Technical Requirements:

For live virtual training:

Notebook, Pen
Good Internet Speed
Laptop or tablet with audio/video capabilities

Course Completion Certificates with credits will be offered by Wisdom Hub after the successful completion of the training.

Why This Course?

Unlike traditional leadership programs, this course focuses on the practical realities of supervision - managing operations, coordinating people, maintaining standards, and addressing workplace challenges. Participants leave with tools and techniques they can immediately apply in their day-to-day supervisory responsibilities.

Agenda:

Module 1: The Supervisor's Role in Operational Success

Understanding the responsibilities of a supervisor
Balancing people, productivity, and quality
Setting expectations and workplace standards
Leading by example
Building credibility and trust with team members
Activity: Supervisor Success Assessment

Module 2: Planning, Organising and Coordinating Work

Daily work planning techniques
Managing priorities and deadlines
Allocating resources effectively
Conducting productive team briefings
Shift handover best practices
Activitiy

Module 3: Coaching Employees for Better Performance

Identifying performance gaps
Coaching versus directing
Conducting effective one-on-one conversations
Providing constructive feedback
Encouraging employee development
Role Play: Coaching Conversation

Module 4: Managing Difficult Behaviours and Workplace Issues

Addressing attendance and punctuality issues
Managing attitude and behavioural concerns
Handling resistance and non-compliance
Maintaining professionalism during challenging conversations
Documentation essentials for supervisors
Case Study Activity

Module 5: Team Collaboration and Workplace Relationships

Building teamwork across departments
Managing workplace diversity
Strengthening trust and cooperation
Encouraging accountability within teams
Resolving day-to-day team tensions
Group Exercise

Module 6: Leading Through Change and Continuous Improvement

Understanding the supervisor's role during change
Communicating change effectively
Overcoming employee resistance
Encouraging innovation and problem-solving
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Interactive Activity

Module 7: Supervisory Leadership Action Plan

Developing personal leadership strengths
Identifying key improvement areas
Creating a 90-day supervisory action plan
Setting goals for team success
Personal Commitment Exercise

Enquire now at info@wisdomhubglobal.com for scheduling details and group discounts.

Let’s build confident, capable leaders who drive team performance and organizational success.

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Contact the host of Supervisory Skills for New Supervisors® - 1 Day Training in Madison, WI on Sep 28th, 2026