Workshop Overview
Truly, times have changed for those who lead others, yet the solutions in dealing with such changes can be found in the fundamental principles of basic supervision– the roles, skills and functions required of a supervisor. This workshop is designed to help individuals build competencies in basic supervision practices. It works to define supervision, explains the competencies required of supervisors and describes the supervisor’s position from an operational perspective.
Available Dates:
- Custom training available on-site or via Zoom Livestream – On your schedule!
Pricing
- Pricing information available upon request. Contact Mary Patterson for details.
Workshop Outline
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Unique workshop offerings
An overview and in-depth discussion of supervisory techniques for facing modern-day organizational challenges and leading a diverse workforce.
Workshop Leads
Dr. Robert K. Prescott, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Robert K. Prescott has spent 20 years in industry and over 16 years in teaching and consulting positions. His work experience spans from corporate engagement at the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education at The University of Alabama to being director of executive education at Penn State, among many other positions.
In both corporate and academic settings, Bob has taught graduate-level courses in the doctorate, master of business administration and master of human resources programs. In addition, he has taught business application training in the areas of strategic leadership, organization behavior, influence strategies, human resource management, supervision and enterprise consulting. He is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from The University of Alabama and a Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development from The Pennsylvania State University.
Program Manager
Mary Patterson, CPA, SHRM-CPQuestions about this program? Contact Mary today!
Mary Patterson works in the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education, Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning at The University of Alabama as Program Manager, where she assists the OTIDE team in designing and implementing professional development and training programs, industrial training programs, and executive education programs. She is a Certified Public Accountant as well as a certified professional in the Society for Human Resource Management. She works closely with HR departments to design custom training to enhance work objectives, increase productivity and build a positive culture.