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Connecticut Training & Technical Assistance Center

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Transitioning to Supervision A CT Transportation Leadership Program Elective Workshop or A CT Road Scholar Program Elective Workshop Transitioning from a staff position to a supervisory role involves a major change in how you function as an employee. In this course, you’ll examine the role of a supervisor and identify the skills, knowledge and attributes that are important for success on the job. You’ll explore the importance of a leadership mindset, discuss leadership styles and sources of leadership influence. Participants practice building leadership communication skills that contribute to a healthy, productive workplace culture. Who Should Attend This course is designed for individuals who are interested in becoming supervisors, are newly promoted supervisors or those supervisors that wish to improve their leadership skills and be more effective communicators.   Crew leaders, frontline supervisors and anyone new to a position of authority are encouraged to attend. Course Instructors Celeste Barros is an educator, facilitator and coach whose work focuses on customized interactive learning programs designed to enhance and build management and leadership skills. Celeste has an active consultation business and also serves as the architect and lead instructor for the leadership and management development program for the staff at the University of Connecticut. Registration Click here to register for TLP credit or click here to register for Road Scholar credit. Registration contact: Please direct any questions to Shelly Desjardin at (860) 486-9373 Cost: $150 - State and Municipal participants $300 - Private-sector participants If you require an accommodation to participate in this workshop, please contact Shelly Desjardin at (860) 486-9373 or [email protected] at the time of registration. Approximately one week prior to the class, you will receive an email confirmation of your attendance, along with the instructions on how to log onto the virtual training session. Virtual Training Series Part One December 1, 2020 9:00am - 12:00pm Part Two December 3, 2020 9:00am - 12:00pm Must participate in both sessions Learning Objectives At the end of this class, participants will be able to: Understand the role and responsibilities of a Supervisor. Develop a leadership mindset focused on helping others achieve results. Apply a framework for assigning work to clarify expectations and gain commitment. Provide feedback that motivates others and reinforces performance expectations.

Connecticut Training & Technical Assistance Center | 270 Middle Turnpike Unit 5202 | Storrs, CT 06269