Emerging Supervisor Training Series

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The 5-session Emerging Supervisors Series provides training on leadership principles and supervisory practices in the supervisor’s sphere of influence. This cohort experience helps individuals build a network of peers, enhance supervisory skills and support career development in leadership positions.  

How to Participate

 


Session Outline

Session 1: Recognizing your strengths and skills 
Session 2: Motivating and influencing others 
Session 3: Building effective partnerships 
Session 4: Introduction to the Critical Role of Supervisor in Hiring and Managing Others 
Session 5: Introduction to the Critical Role of Supervisor - Supporting Legislation that Guides HR Practices


Who Should Participate

This training is designed for emerging supervisors or current supervisors with up to three years of experience. 


 

 


More Information

The Emerging Supervisors Series is designed for employees interested in exploring leadership principles and supervisory practices that can achieve optimal outcomes in that employees sphere of influence. If you are interested in joining a network of emerging informal leaders, adding knowledge and supervisory skills to your professional portfolio, and exploring a foundation for career development in a supervisory position, join your colleagues for this 5-session Emerging Supervisors Series.

SESSION TITLE SESSION DESCRIPTION
Session 1: Recognizing your strengths and skills 
  • Identify formal and informal sources of power.
  • Recognize leadership styles and apply those styles in a model for effective delegation in leadership.
  • Identify the role of curiosity in leadership, and gain experience in the art of asking questions. 
Session 2: Motivating and influencing others 
  • Implement methods to promote critical qualities of trust and accountability.
  • Explore employee motivation and engagement.
  • Benefit from understanding and promoting an inclusive atmosphere at work.
Session 3: Building effective partnerships 
  • Identify the principles associated with giving and receiving feedback.
  • Explore methods and tools for dynamic problem solving.
  • Recognize the impact of attitudes and identify key skills needed to navigate changing environments. 
Session 4: Introduction to the Critical Role of Supervisor in Hiring and Managing Others 
  • Identify the role, responsibilities and changing relationships in the transition from peer to supervisor.
  • Apply principles to create a respectful work environment, addressing discrimination, equity, and their impacts on managing others.
  • Identify the supervisors’ role in each phase of the employee cycle starting with hiring, moving towards productivity, and outcomes.
Session 5: Introduction to the Critical Role of Supervisor - Supporting Legislation that Guides HR Practices 
  • Identify best practices in supporting legislation that guides HR practices.
  • Understanding of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), privacy of employee information, file management and reasonable accommodation.
  • Explore the concepts of 'due process' and 'just cause' and their applications.
  • Identify the steps in the progressive discipline process at the UO.

How to Participate

The Emerging Supervisors Series is offered twice a year—once in the fall and once in the spring. Each cohort-based series includes five 3.5-hour sessions. Depending on the term, sessions are held either virtually or in person. 

Upcoming ESS Sessions 

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Emerging Supervisors Series, 
October - November 2025, Instructor led, in person

  • Session 1: Thursday, October 16, 2025
  • Session 2: Thursday, October 23, 2025
  • Session 3: Thursday, October 30, 2025
  • Session 4: Thursday, November 6, 2025
  • Session 5: Thursday, November 13, 2025 
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Questions

Learning and Development representatives are available to discuss our services and your needs, and answers questions of additional supervisor trainings. Please email learning@uoregon.edu.