Supervisor Brown Bag
The Supervisor Brown Bag Series (SBBS) is an opportunity for supervisors to learn about and discuss relevant issues; network with other campus leaders; develop a support group; and share best practices.
Each session will be scheduled from 12:00-1:00…and feel free to bring your lunch!
Fall 2012
October
Supervisors are #1…when it comes to employee engagement
Wednesday, October 10 in the Alumni Room of Atwood Memorial Center
President Potter and Holly Schoenherr, Director of Human Resources, will kick off the first session in the series by addressing the important role of supervisors in retaining valuable employees and creating a work environment where employees can thrive.
Documents from this session:
- Employee Engagement for Supervisors presentation (pptx)
- Driving Performance and Retention Through Employee Engagement (pdf)
November
All Employment Contracts are not Created Equal (aka That Depends…)
Tuesday, November 6 in the Alumni Room of Atwood Memorial Center
If you supervise employees in different bargaining units, you have likely become confused at some point by the nuances contained within the various contracts. And when you contact Human Resources with a question, you may hear, “Well, that depends….” This session will address some of the frequently asked questions about employment contracts as well as provide you with information to prevent you from making some common missteps.
Documents from this session:
December
Principles of Effective Performance Management
Thursday, December 6 in the Alumni Room of Atwood Memorial Center
This session will build on the foundation laid at the kickoff session in October (Supervisors are #1) regarding employee engagement. We will discuss common myths of performance management and explore the fundamental skills and practices of a “No Surprises” approach to helping your employees excel.
Documents from this session:
SPRING 2013
February
Monday, February 11
session 1: the beginning
So, you have a position open in your department...now what? Come to this session to learn strategies and
tools to help you set up your new employee for success. We will cover a mixture between the “science” of
your supervisory role (including starting off with an accurate position description and understanding SCSU’s
recruitment and onboarding process) and the “art” of supervision (including strategies to ensure that your new
hire is set up for success).
Documents from this session:
March
session 2: in between
Successful supervisor/employee relationships start with good communication and clear expectations. What can
you do to make your relationships mutually beneficial? And what tools are available to you? This session will
highlight a variety of methods supervisors can use to enhance communication with their employees. It will also
address the importance of working together on performance improvements and professional development plans.
You will learn new strategies for addressing conflict as well as supporting your highest achievers.
April
session 3: the end
As they say, all things must come to an end. In employment situations, this can happen in a variety of ways,
including promotion, retirement, resignation and involuntary termination. Attend this session to learn about
effective ways to manage transitions when employees leave, including developing interim solutions while searching
for a replacement. In addition, we will cover things that you can do now to proactively plan for future transitions.
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