BLM/FWS/NPS Supervisory Skills Workshop

Target Audience: 

New supervisors in their 12-month probationary period.

Summary and Objectives: 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explore best practices for conducting effective performance appraisals.
• Create work environments that welcome diverse and differing voices and experiences.
• Practice new techniques for managing conflict.
• Utilize new frameworks for fostering employee engagement.
• Develop techniques for creating, managing, and leading your team.
• Develop more robust interpersonal skills.
• Gain a network of peers to help support you in your life as a supervisor.

This training guides new supervisors through the competencies specified by OPM's Federal Supervisory Training Framework. More specifically, this training will cover:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Conducting Performance Appraisals
• Human Capital Management
• Leveraging Diversity
• Conflict Management
• ​​​​​​​Fostering Employee Engagement
• Mentoring Employees

Competency Addressed: 

Managing Human Resources - Basic, Leadership - Basic, Leadership - 2 - Basic, Conflict Management - Basic, Developing Others - Basic, Leveraging Diversity - Basic, Situational Awareness - Basic, Integrity/Honesty - Basic, Relationship Management - Basic, Accountability - Basic