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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

This course is designed for new frontline supervisors stepping into leadership roles for the first time. In 20 concise, 90-second videos, you will practice essential leadership skills that help you shift from peer to supervisor with confidence. The course emphasizes practical tools for building trust, communicating with clarity, and guiding teams through daily challenges. You’ll learn how to balance authority with approachability, manage former peers effectively, and use feedback and influence strategies to improve team performance. With a focus on emotional intelligence, accountability, and professional judgment, the course equips you to handle pressure while supporting both team and personal growth. Whether you are leading on the shop floor, in customer service, or in operations, you’ll leave with actionable routines for your first 30 days as a new supervisor.

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.

Watch a 25-minute video on wooden boat construction techniques. Learn how to install floor beams, aft deck beams, and the aft locker floor in a Haven 12 1/2 sailboat. Follow along as experienced boat builder Bob Emser primes the interior, prepares for bilge painting, and applies TotalBilge paint. Gain insights into proper terminology for floor beam components and the installation process for half deck beams. Discover the art of creating beautiful, functional wooden boats through this detailed tutorial from The Art of Boat Building series.

Looking for your next weekend project? Stitch up a cute set of patchwork floor pillows! In this short project tutorial, expert quilter Mathew Boudreaux, aka “Mister Domestic,” shows you how to bring them to life using English paper piecing, simple walking-foot quilting and more. Complete pattern and step-by-step directions are included in the downloadable class materials.

Whether you’re a weaving whiz or a wishful novice, Floor Loom Weaving will get your floor loom skills up to warp speed. Let Janet, owner of The Bobbin Tree in Sydney, Nova Scotia, shuttle you through each step, from preparing the loom to putting the finishing touches on your handwoven cloth. Beginners will learn the language of the loom and efficient ways to warp and weave, while experienced weavers will expand upon their drafting design skills and learn troubleshooting tips. Don’t be floored by your weaving worries; loom large and confident in your weaving ability by enrolling today in Floor Loom Weaving.

Explore the mysteries of the ocean floor in this 35-minute video lecture. Dive into topics such as mapping techniques using sidescan and multibeam sonar, satellite altimetry, and the characteristics of passive and active continental margins. Discover the formation of turbidity currents and their impact on underwater landscapes. Examine the Madeira Abyssal Plain and the diverse features of the ocean basin floor. Learn about the extensive oceanic ridge system and its role in shaping the seafloor. Investigate various types of seafloor sediments, including biogenous and hydrogenous deposits. Gain insights from reputable sources like the National Geophysical Data Center, NASA's Ocean and Earth System, NOAA, and studies on hydrothermal vent communities to enhance your understanding of the vast underwater world.

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

The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, bowels and uterus. Both men and women need to work on pelvic floor strength as we age. Kate Laing leads a fun and therapeutic workout using a mini ball to work to help you strengthen your entire core and pelvic region. This is a low-impact workout with a lot of micro-movements that everybody should try!

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.

Explore the geology of the ocean floor in this 39-minute lecture covering abyssal plains, mid-ocean ridges, continental shelves, and other seafloor features. Dive into ocean provinces, passive continental margins, deep-ocean basins, and the anatomy of oceanic ridge systems. Learn about ophiolites, the formation and nature of oceanic crust, and the interactions between seawater and oceanic rocks. Examine continental rifting, the evolution of ocean basins, failed rifts, and the process of plate subduction. Gain insights into the destruction of oceanic lithosphere and the complex geological processes shaping our planet's underwater landscapes.

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.

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.

This 15-minute conference talk from Hannover Messe 2025 showcases Gustavo Gusto's successful digital transformation journey using AWS technologies. Explore how the company implements AWS IoT Core and advanced data analytics to connect their shop floor operations with top-floor decision making. Discover practical applications of machine connectivity, enhanced production visibility, and real-time monitoring systems that have significantly improved Gustavo Gusto's operational efficiency and innovation capabilities. Gain insights into industrial digital transformation strategies that can be applied across manufacturing environments. The presentation is part of AWS Events' industrial technology series, demonstrating real-world applications of cloud computing in manufacturing settings.

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.

Discover an innovative approach to JavaScript presentations in this 25-minute conference talk from JSConf EU 2013. Explore how to create engaging, hypnotic talks that seamlessly blend speaker, audio, visuals, and rhythmic elements. Learn techniques for building rich media content displays that go beyond traditional slides, addressing the challenges of information overload. Gain insights into crafting immersive presentations that captivate audiences through a unique combination of technology and creativity. Access the raw source code for the presentation slides on GitHub and delve into the world of meta-talks that push the boundaries of conventional JavaScript presentations.