Supervision Essentials: A Pathway to Leadership - September 2026

Description

*In Person Training*

Course Objective: Welcome to an immersive, 16-hour developmental journey designed for those stepping into the pivotal leadership role of supervisor as well as those who may have been in the role for some time. 

Click here (coming soon) to view the full course description and get to know our experienced trainers, Karen Shed and Ed Peet with Clearpath HR Solutions.

Course Overview:  Over the course of 4 interactive half-day sessions, we will focus on the practical, "floor-level" skills required to lead with confidence, clarity, and integrity, which are an important part of your leadership journey. This course is built to transform your mindset from a focus on personal output to a focus on team impact, giving you the tools to manage not just the work, but the human dynamics that drive it.

Module 1: Understanding the Supervisor’s Role - This module introduces the foundational concepts and skills necessary for supervisors to transition into a leadership role in the future. 

Module 2: Supervision Skills for Success - This session shifts from the “what” to the “how,” providing new supervisors with the essential toolkit required to navigate the complexities of “people dynamics” and organizational goals.

Module 3: The Hidden Work of Strong Leaders - This module pulls back the curtain on what separates “bosses” from truly effective supervisors. By demystifying the dynamics of team performance and teaching the art of win-win outcomes among other important skill sets, this session prepares new supervisors to lead in a fashion that supports organizational goals.

Module 4: Leading with Integrity, Ethics, and Accountability - This final session focuses on the moral and legal framework that sustains long-term leadership success, moving beyond tactical skills to the core of professional character.  We emphasize that a supervisor’s earned credibility is their most valuable asset, built on a framework of consistent ethics and a deep understanding of modern workforce expectations.

The ultimate goal of this program is to create a lasting shift in perspective: equipping supervisors with the credibility to lead, the knowledge to stay compliant, and the confidence to drive results through others. Supervisors will leave with a practical roadmap to lead their teams with integrity and professional excellence.

Course Length: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (4 x Four-Hour Sessions)

Course Dates: 

• Tuesday, September 15
• Thursday, September 17
• Tuesday, September 22
• Thursday, September 24

Questions about registration, the series, etc.? Please contact Kathy Richmond, Sr. Director, HR Services at Kathy.Richmond@greaterrochesterchamber.com or (585) 256-4618.

Greater Rochester Chamber Training Seminars are supported in part by the Greater Rochester Chamber Foundation.