Supervising Others

This course is part of Career Development

Instructors: Tammy McAllister

150,434 already enrolled

12 modules

Learn the fundamentals.

30 -40 hours to complete

Spread over 2 to 3 weeks

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

★★★★☆ 4.8

(4,274 reviews)

About the Course

Supervising others can be a tough job. Between managing your own time and projects, helping your team members solve problems and complete tasks, and helping other supervisors, your day can fill up before you know it. 

The Supervising Others course will help supervisors become more efficient and proficient, with information on delegating, managing time, setting goals and expectations (for themselves and others), providing feedback, resolving conflict, and administering discipline.

Course Objectives:

  • Define requirements for particular tasks
  • Set expectations for your staff
  • Set SMART goals for yourself
  • Help your staff set SMART goals
  • Assign work and delegate appropriately
  • Provide effective, appropriate feedback to your staff
  • Manage your time more efficiently
  • Help your team resolve conflicts
  • Understand how to manage effectively in particular situations 
  • Understand what a new supervisor needs to do to get started on the right path
  • Course Objectives
  • Pre-Assignment
  • Pre-Test
  • Defining the Requirements
  • Identifying Opportunities for Improvement and Growth
  • Setting Verbal Expectations
  • Putting Expectations in Writing
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions
  • Understanding Cascading Goals
  • The SMART Way
  • The Three P’s
  • Helping Others Set Goals
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions
  • General Principles
  • The Dictatorial Approach
  • The Apple-Picking Approach
  • The Collaborative Approach
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions
  • Level One: Complete Supervision
  • Level Two: Partial Supervision
  • Level Three: Complete Independence
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions
  • Deciding to Delegate
  • To Whom Should You Delegate?
  • Providing Instructions
  • Monitoring the Results
  • Troubleshooting Delegation
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions
  • Characteristics of Good Feedback
  • Feedback Delivery Tools
  • Informal Feedback
  • Formal Feedback
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions
  • The 80/20 Rule
  • Prioritizing with the Urgent-Important Matrix
  • Using a Productivity Journal
  • Using Routines and Rituals to Simplify Your Workday
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions
  • Using a Conflict Resolution Process
  • Maintaining Fairness
  • Seeking Help from Within the Team
  • Seeking Help from Outside the Team
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions
  • What to Do If You’ve Been Promoted from within the Team
  • What To Do If You’re Leading a Brand New Team
  • What to Do if You’re Taking on an Established Team
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions
  • Ask the Right Questions of the Right People
  • Go to Gemba
  • Keep Learning!
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions
  • Words from the Wise
  • Lessons Learned

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Everything You Need to Know About the Course

Yes! Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate that demonstrates your mastery of key entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.

The course typically takes 30-40 hours to complete, depending on your pace. The program is spread over 12 modules and can be completed in 3 weeks at 3 hours per week. You can also take the course at your own pace with flexible scheduling.

Yes, this course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals transitioning into self-employment. It covers the fundamentals, as well as advanced strategies, to help you at any stage of your entrepreneurial journey.

In this workshop, you will learn how to start, manage, and grow a successful business. Topics include business planning, market analysis, employee management, securing financing, marketing strategies, and business growth techniques.

Yes! Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate that demonstrates your mastery of key entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.

There are no specific prerequisites. Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or already running a business, this workshop will provide valuable insights and practical tools.

Yes, you will have access to the course materials and resources even after completion, so you can refer back to them as needed.

To enroll, simply visit the course registration page, fill out the form, and select your preferred payment option. You will receive immediate access to the course materials upon enrollment.

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the course within the first 30 days, you can request a full refund.

Yes! The course is designed with flexibility in mind. You can complete the modules at your own pace and choose a schedule that works for you.