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Supervision


These courses are geared towards staff who are currently in the role of supervisor or manager, but are open to any staff member who is interested in learning supervisory skills for future professional development.

We recognize that you want a choice in the way you access your learning and development experiences so we provide both Classroom and Online courses.

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For New Supervisors

TOD-0130

Whether you are new to Stanford in a supervisory role or a longer-term Stanford employee who is new to a supervisory role, this class is fundamental. It focuses on key principles, policies, and practices in Stanford supervision. The presenters are senior staff from Human Resources and Environmental
Health and Safety.

 

 Date/Time:

 (Choose One) :

 Wednesdays, July 16, August 20, September 17, 8:30 – 12:00

 Location:  Encina Commons, Room 124

 Instructors:

 Specialists from Human Resources and
 Environmental Health and Safety

TOD-6080

Come learn ways to develop your supervisory identity, build effective work and organizational relationships with staff and others, and overcome the stresses of the supervisory role.

 

 Date/Time:

 (Choose One):

 Wednesdays, July 23, August 27, September 24, 10:00 – 12:00

 Location:  Encina Commons, Room 124

 Instructors:

 Specialists from Human Resources

 

TOD-6030

This class reviews the cycle of performance management and communication, developing and using a strategy for performance planning, communicating with employees about performance, and assessing and evaluating employee performance.

 

 Date/Time:

 (Choose One):

 Wednesdays, July 9, July 30, September 10, 10:00 – 12:00

 Location:  Encina Commons, Room 124

 Instructors:

 Specialists from Human Resources

 

Web site: http://harass.stanford.edu

The Sexual Harassment Policy Office offers this Faculty Supervisor Harassment  prevention Training, mandated by California Law AB1825. The course is required for faculty/supervisors, directing or evaluating work of minimum one or more:

  • Employees
  • Student Employees
  • TA’s
  • RA’s

Supervisors learn how to recognize and prevent harassment and discrimination, handle complaints and how to avoid retaliation in workplace situations. In addition, they learn to understand Stanford’s sexual harassment prevention policy, the university resources and legal requirements. This course must be taken within six months of employment. All supervisors must repeat the training every two years, as required by law. For further information on training, contact the Sexual Harassment Office at http://SHPO-Training.stanford.edu or 725-0646.

University Employees and School of Medicine Faculty and Clinic Educators: Please contact your human resources manager to register. For more information, contact the Sexual Harassment Policy Office at http://SHPO-Training.stanford.edu or 725-0646

School of Medicine staff supervisors: Please contact the Human Resources Group at dstasi@stanford.edu or 725-8607.


SLAC employees: Please contact the SLAC Training Office at  carlson@SLAC.stanford.edu or 650-926-2265.

This course is not found in STARS and is not intended
for non-supervisors.

 

 

Supervisory Skills

TOD-6432

Communicating effectively with your supervisor is crucial to your success in your job. When you communicate effectively, you’re able to build and maintain an open relationship that allows you to be heard, gain support for your proposals, and solve problems collaboratively. This interactive session will help you:

  • Learn strategies for gaining your supervisor’s confidence;
  • Identify steps you can take to communicate more effectively;
  • Gain insight into your supervisor’s communication preferences.

 Date/Time:

 Wednesday, November 5, 8:30 – 11:30

 Location:  Arguello Room 105

 Instructors:

 Elaine Schilling

TOD-6434

When you clearly understand Stanford’s classification and pay systems, you make more appropriate compensation decisions for your staff. This practical class will answer your questions about why and how jobs are classified, how pay structures are created, and how you can use this information to classify and pay your staff. This class is interactive and includes using the compensation system and tools.

 Date/Time:

 Tuesday, November 11 9:30 – 12:00

 Location:  Redwood Hall, Room G-19

 Instructors:

 Elizabeth Douthit

TOD-6435

This class teaches supervisors how to coach their individual team players on an ongoing and consistent basis, thereby eliminating “surprise” feedback during the annual performance review. Learning to develop and coach direct reports is vital to building the individual strengths on your team while enhancing professional rapport and trust. You’ll learn a simple six-step coaching process to use as a development tool:

  • Identify needs for employee development and what impact these weaknesses may have others in the workplace;
  • Translate development areas into performance goals;
  • Initiate a coaching action plan;
  • Track progress toward goals;
  • Advertise improved performance;
  • Recognize and reward goal achievement.

     Date/Time:

     Wednesday, November 12, 1:00 - 4:30

     Location:  Arguello Room 105

     Instructors:

     Rosella Derickson, Krista Henley

TOD-6433

One of the key competencies of a successful manager is understanding the what, how, and who of delegating work. Yet many managers admit that they feel least confident and skilled in this area. Come to this course and explore how to decide which work to hand off, how to overcome common hesitancies in letting go of a project, and a quick formula for setting an employee (or a co-worker) up for success in carrying out delegated work. Learn also to problem-solve and plan for delegation blunders. You’ll leave with greater confidence in your ability to delegate and more ideas about how to do so effectively.

 Date/Time:

 Thursday, November 20, 8:30 - 11:30

 Location:  Arguello Room 105

 Instructors:

 Joyce Irby