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This course includes5 days of live, project-based training from expertsProprietary workbook includedVerified digital certificate of completionLearn at an accredited institutionCredits: 3.0 CEUsSmall class sizesThe course meets the recommendations outlined in the Office of Personnel Management’s Federal Supervisory Training Framework and its Leadership Competencies. By focusing on OPM’s recommended “soft skills” for supervisors, these skill sets lay a solid foundation for both federal and non-federal supervisors.Target AudienceThis course is designed for new supervisors as well as participants in supervisory development programs. Experienced supervisors who want to update and refresh their leadership competencies will also find this course invaluable.What You'll Learn at a GlanceDescribe the responsibilities of a federal supervisor. Manage the challenges in transitioning to supervision. Balance the three key supervisory accountabilities. Describe the role of the supervisor as a change agent. Foster an environment that inspires and motivates employees. Describe the opportunities and challenges for new supervisors. Recognize the unique perspectives & contributions of a diverse workforce. Meet the supervisory challenge. Manage conflict in a way that encourages collaboration & creativity.Course SyllabusModule 1: Introduction to the CourseLink course topics to OPM's Federal Supervisory Training FrameworkIdentify current supervisory skills and areas for growthDescribe the Primary Responsibility Statement for guiding decisionsModule 2: Transitioning Into SupervisionUnderstand the primary roles of a supervisorLearn about sources of power and how employees respond to powerExplore the Supervisor’s three accountabilities and the Accountability TriangleModule 3: Building Quality Relationships Through Effective CommunicationExamine the link between balancing accountabilities and communicationLearn strategies for communicating effectively with virtual teamsUnderstand the different types of listening skills and their applicationModule 4: Inspiring a Motivated and Committed WorkforceAnalyze motivational theories such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Herzberg’s Hygiene-Motivator TheoryUnderstand the relationship between motivation and performanceIdentify employee needs through observation and conversationModule 5: Managing and Resolving ConflictUnderstand the value of conflict and methods for conflict resolutionLearn five styles for handling conflict and the importance of flexibilityModule 6: A Model for Performance ExcellenceExamine the performance management system and its components: planning, monitoring, developing, rating, and rewardingLearn about giving feedback using the Situation-Behavior-Impact modelUnderstand the importance of delegating tasks for skill developmentModule 7: Analyzing and Addressing Performance ProblemsDifferentiate between performance and conduct issuesFollow a structured approach to analyzing and addressing performance problemsModule 8: The Supervisory ChallengeReflect on your supervisory journey and personal responsibility statementSynthesize all course concepts into a personalized supervisory plan

Explore the concept of Supervisor Protection Keys in this informative 21-minute talk by Ira Weiny from the Linux Foundation. Gain insights into this important security feature and its implementation in Linux systems. Learn about the mechanisms used to protect supervisor memory from unauthorized access and understand how these keys enhance overall system security. Discover the potential applications and benefits of Supervisor Protection Keys in various computing environments.

Change is the norm. You are responsible for your own productivity and that of your staff. Your day-to-day dealings may now include colleagues, your boss, and senior management who all have different interests and viewpoints.This seminar will equip you with proven supervisory techniques that you can put into action immediately. The skills savvy supervisors use to plan, organize, communicate and monitor will become part of your toolkit to effectively manage everyday interactions with greater ease. You will learn to leverage both your hard skills and your people skills to meet your new challenges with increased confidence, respect and power.Who Should AttendNew supervisors with fewer than five years of supervisory experience, and process and production supervisors who want the benefit of basic management skills training.How You Will Benefit Know your role as a supervisorUnderstand diversity and individual differencesRecognize legal responsibilities as a supervisorManage an ethical workplace. Handle difficult conversations.Use effective communication skills of active listening and questioningCreate a motivational environment using feedback and reinforcement to guide and motivate behaviorIncrease performance through coachingUse delegation as a tool to motivate and develop peopleCreate a plan for your own continuing growth and developmentWhat You Will Cover Different Supervisory Styles • Understanding the three supervisory styles • Practicing when and how to use each supervisory styleManaging Up • Understanding and adapting to your manager’s style • Anticipating your manager’s needs and fulfilling them • Developing the best possible relationship with your managerManaging a Diverse Workforce • How diversity affects you, your work unit, your company • Applying inclusivity to your teamLegal and Ethical Responsibilities • Understanding the Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), hostile environment, and other key laws and legal terms • Knowing your ethical responsibilities and making ethical decisionsCreating a Motivational Environment • Understanding the common workplace motivators and reinforcements • Practicing the rules for reinforcing productive behavior • Developing a strategy for solving a current employee motivational problemCommunication Skills • Demonstrating active listening to show understanding and check content • Asking questions that uncover valuable information and strengthen the relationshipGreat Performance Through Coaching • Demonstrating giving and receiving feedback constructively • Assessing your own strengths and development needs as a coach • Asking questions that increase employees’ self-awareness and accountability • Demonstrating the AMA GUIDE coaching modelManaging Performance Appraisals • Understanding the importance of quarterly performance alignment discussions • Conducting a performance appraisal meeting and keeping records • Coping with employee reactionsDelegation as a Motivational Tool–to Develop and Motivate • What to delegate, to whom to delegate, and how to delegatePlanning for Continuing Growth

Explore the intersection of technology and entertainment in this insightful 19-minute conference talk from Collision 2018, featuring industry leaders Holly Liu from Kabam, Jason Robins of DraftKings, and Kurt Wagner from Re/code. Gain valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of digital entertainment, gaming, and sports betting as these experts discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in their respective fields. Discover how technology is reshaping traditional entertainment models and creating new avenues for consumer engagement in this thought-provoking panel discussion from America's fastest-growing tech conference.

Explore the intricacies of movie production and distribution infrastructure in this 36-minute conference talk by Justin Garrison from Amazon. Gain insights into the processes behind creating movies for theatrical release and streaming platforms. Discover the challenges and solutions in both cloud and on-premises environments for entertainment delivery. Learn about the technical aspects of animation, compute resources, and streaming technologies. Delve into user infrastructure, text search functionalities, heartbeat monitoring, and watch metrics. Benefit from a live demo and practical examples to enhance your understanding of entertainment infrastructure management.

Explore the future of entertainment in this 25-minute Web Summit panel discussion featuring industry leaders Rebecca Glashow, Michael Yang, and Darnell Strom, moderated by Jane Martinson. Delve into potential next-generation entertainment formats, including virtual reality binge-watching and holographic gaming experiences. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of media consumption and technological advancements shaping the entertainment industry's future.

Throughout this course, we will discuss the various considerations and processes for leading and supervising an animation team. Software required: . Throughout this course, we will discuss the various considerations and processes for leading and supervising an animation team. These tutorials will discuss the subjects of character continuity, plotting sequences, casting scenes, preparation techniques, group review dynamics, scene review processes, animation feedback methods, and pipeline considerations. By the end of this training, you will have many great techniques to utilize as well as an even more thorough understanding of all the elements of leading an animation team on a project.

Learn about Containerd, a powerful container supervisor, in this 37-minute Docker conference talk. Explore the design decisions behind Containerd's architecture, including its ability to reattach to running containers after being killed and its capacity to start hundreds of containers within seconds. Discover the background of Containerd, understand the reasons for its development, and delve into concepts such as daemonless containers and exit codes. Examine the architecture, exit status handling, standard I/O management, and reparenting capabilities. Watch a live demo and gain insights into the runtime workflow of this efficient container management tool.

This one day refresher course is required for all accredited asbestos contractor supervisors to extend their accreditation for a one-year period. Course Content: Review state of the art work practicesReview air monitoringReview federal and state regulationsSupervisory techniquesCase StudiesAfter registration, students will receive information on signing onto the webinar platform via ZOOM. Please note access to PC with webcam and audio will be necessary to attend the live webinar. Students will be required to show their state ID (example: Drivers license) at the start of the Webinar. During the Live webinar, students will be able to interact with the instructor. Training will be actively proctored at all times.

By participating in this self-paced corporate learning course, you'll learn about the role management plays in identifying and reducing stress for employees in the workplace. Our short video lessons are fun and informative, and the included quizzes may be used for additional review or training.

We've provided a helpful resource you can use to teach your supervisors about emotional intelligence in this engaging corporate training course. Made up of lessons, quizzes and tests, this course is always accessible on mobile device as well as computers.

Explore the innovative capabilities of Popcorn.js for creating interactive and dynamic web-based video experiences in this engaging JSConf talk. Delve into the world of intermission entertainment as Rick Waldron demonstrates how to leverage Popcorn.js to enhance video content with synchronized overlays, interactive elements, and timed events. Learn techniques for crafting immersive multimedia presentations, adding context-sensitive information to videos, and creating unique user interactions during playback. Discover practical applications and creative possibilities for using Popcorn.js to elevate your web projects and captivate audiences with rich, interactive video content.

Learn to recreate the iconic Gone Girl movie poster in this 47-minute Photoshop tutorial. Master essential techniques including file setup, guide layouts, gradient backgrounds, layer blending, masking, and custom brushes. Download provided assets to follow along step-by-step. Perfect for those looking to enhance their Photoshop compositing and editing skills. Explore additional resources like the Photoshop Starter Kit with over 175 free assets including flares, overlays, and camera RAW files. Dive into professional Photoshop training courses and asset packs for further skill development. Connect with the instructor on various social media platforms for more design inspiration and tutorials.

Learn about the strategic outlook and roadmap evolution for Supervisor software in this 11-minute conference presentation from the Geology Symposium 2025. Discover insights from Oscar Rondon, Principal Geostatistician at Datamine, who brings over 18 years of experience in geostatistics and resource estimation to discuss the future direction of this mining software platform. Gain understanding of how Supervisor is evolving to meet the changing needs of mine and resource geology professionals, with perspectives informed by extensive experience in resource estimation, conditional simulation, uniform conditioning, and change of support techniques across various commodities and mineralisation styles. Explore the strategic vision for advancing geostatistical applications in mining through this expert presentation delivered at a symposium featuring leading professionals from major mining companies and technology providers including Vale, Evolution Mining, Northern Star Resources, and other industry leaders.

When you access this course, you'll find lessons you can use to help your managerial employees learn how to handle conflict in the workplace. The video lessons, short quizzes and tests are accessible 24 hours a day and can be assigned your employees or used in a corporate training session

Our Time Management for Supervisors course provides you with short lessons you can use to help the supervisors on your team understand how to best manage their time. All of the lessons and chapters in this course are mobile-friendly and flexibly paced for maximum accessibility for your team.

This course will provide learners with a fundamental understanding of the characteristics and marketing strategies related to two key global industries, sports and entertainment. The growth in both industries have been fueled by their ability to innovate via CCCI, i.e. cross-country and cross-industry expansion. There will be a graded quiz that will consists of 10 questions during the first two weeks (together worth 50% of the grade) and a final quiz that contains 20 questions (worth 50% of the grade) in the third week. People who successfully complete this course will obtain the following outcomes: (1) You will learn the key characteristics of sports marketing. (2) You will learn the key characteristics of entertainment marketing. (3) You will be able to apply cross country growth strategies to your business in the sports and entertainment industry. (4) You will be able to apply cross industry growth strategies to your business in the sports and entertainment industry”. (5) You will be able to reference CCCI, i.e. cross-country and cross-industry Innovation best practices via interviews with key experts in the sports and entertainment industry such as from adidas, Audi, and YG Entertainment (home to Psy and Gangnam Style).

Explore the intersection of entertainment and e-commerce in this 23-minute conference talk from Collision 2017, featuring insights from Imgur's Alan Schaaf, eBay's Suzy Deering, and Yahoo! Finance's JP Mangalindan. Dive into discussions on mobile engagement strategies, demographic trends, and the evolving landscape of online shopping. Gain valuable perspectives on how major platforms are adapting to changing consumer behaviors and technological advancements in the digital marketplace.

This useful corporate training course is intended for supervisors who want to learn how to effectively identify key performance indicators and measure business performance. The course is available to study at any time, and it can help your supervisors quickly strengthen their KPI measurement skills.

With this helpful corporate training course, we've made it easy for you to ensure that your supervisors understand team building skills for supervisors. This online chapter can be accessed by your team members via their devices or presented as part of a training workshop.