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This guided online orientation contains research-based supervisory practices with a context specific to the University of Minnesota’s policies, procedures, governance and priorities. Learn what it means to be a supervisor at the University of Minnesota and build awareness about details specific to you and your direct reports. 

This four-week program is designed for both those who are new to supervision or new to supervising at the University of Minnesota. 

New Supervisor Orientation Flyer

 

Format
Online
Asynchronous
Facilitator-led

 

Duration
4 weeks
2 - 4 hours per week

 

Certificate
New Supervisor
Orientation Certificate

 

Registration
Self-Registration
on Training Hub

Course Details

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Registration and Course Dates

Upcoming 2024

  • March 18 - April 15. 
  • May 13 - June 11.
  • July 22 - August 19.
  • September 30 - October 28.

Course Content

Learning Objectives

  • Identify strategies to address key challenges new supervisors face
  • Describe the University’s expectations for supervisory roles and responsibilities
  • Learn about the best practices in giving feedback and performance management
  • Gain insight into specifics of the University landscape (key initiatives, policies, employee groups) and how they may affect your role
  • Locate support and resources to improve your supervisory skills and become a more effective supervisor
  • Build the learning plan that will help you improve your supervisory skills and knowledge beyond the course

Course Resource Samples

Course Expectations

Course Commitment

The four-week course requires approximately 2-4 hours per week.

Training record

Participants who complete the course will earn a course completion on their University of Minnesota training record.

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Learn and Connect

  • Independent learning: Activities include topic readings and videos and written reflection assignments
  • Applied learning: Through assignments, you will connect with your manger and others and reflect on how the topics relate to your work
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Build Awareness and Measure Progress

Supervisory Readiness Assessment at the beginning of the program helps identify current gaps, and provide focus on how to bridge them.

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Plan the Next Steps

Create a Learning Plan that outlines your next steps, including:

  • Reflections on what you have learned
  • Action(s) you’re going to take and what impact you hope to have