Supervisor Training Academy

Our Supervisor Training Academy offers a dynamic and safe environment where lived and educational experiences combine to create a personalized, practical and professional road map for growth.

Designed exclusively for top-performing employees ready to step into supervisory roles, our Academy transforms high achievers into exceptional leaders. Through immersive workshops, hands-on training, and real-world simulations, you'll develop the essential skills to inspire and manage teams effectively.

Whether you're looking to enhance your supervisory skills or prepare for your next career leap, the Supervisor Training Academy provides the tools, insights, and support you need to excel. Take the next step in your professional journey and become the leader you've always aspired to be!

The Holistic Communicator

  • Explore the link between emotions, performance and leadership - as well as your impact on team members;
  • Practice communication skills that lead to team member engagement and overall team effectiveness;
  • Identify and implement behaviors that lead to productive meetings

The Holistic Communicator consists of four in-person sessions, each followed by a virtual community of practice coaching session. These sessions are meant to give you a forum to share what you have put into practice, how it went, and to receive support and feedback from a subset of your classmates, all facilitated by an experienced coach.
We will also periodically check in with your nominating manager to share topics we have covered in class and strategies on how they might support your learning journey.

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In this training, we will cover:

Session 1

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Empathy in the workplace

Session 2

  • Questioning and listening
  • Setting clear expectations
  • Providing honest feedback

Session 3

  • Thinking Styles via the Foursight® Thinking Profile
  • Qualities of an effective meeting
  • Influencing team dynamics

Session 4

  • Program review
  • Planning for implementation
  • Completion ceremony

FALL 2024 SESSION

  • October 11, October 25 and November 8th 9:00-4:00 PM November 22nd: 9:00-1:00 PM

  • Buffalo State University 1300 Elmwood Ave Buffalo NY 14222

  • Participants will recieve

    • The Foursight® Thinking Styles Profile with summary guide
    • Workbook and key learnings card deck
    • virtual coaching sessions between each in-person session
    • A digital badge
    • free convenient parking
    • continental breakfast and lunch 

  • FEE

    • $1595
    • Discounts are available for Non-profits, Educators and BSU alumni (call or email for more information)

What our learners are saying...

"I have to say I was very much pleasantly surprised with the facilitation of this training. I thought we work be sitting all day staring at power points and listening to someone talk. I very much enjoyed the sharing, the class participation, the exercises, the role playing, the break out exercises and the coaching sessions. Job well done!"

"The Zoom coaching sessions work well also. Quality time spent going straight to the topics. My coach was a great listener and engaging the whole group. Also gave great feedback and challenging us to press in to the things that we were learning"

"The role-play scenarios were eye opening. It was great to be able to take average frustrating moments from work and discuss in a safe environment."