Supervisor Development Series (SDS) 2

Module 1 | Critical Thinking and Ethical Decision Making

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of behavioral language in establishing clarity
  • Use critical thinking as a process and best practice in leadership
  • Learn about ethical reasoning and problem-solving
  • Discover the root cause of any challenge and better direct time and effort

Module 2 | Time and Stress Management for Supervision

Learning Objectives:

  • Assess and re-evaluate prioritization of time and energy
  • Apply models and resources to help delegate and effectively manage time and energy
  • Understand connections, stress, and burnout in the field of supervision Understand models for wellness & stress management
  • Identify effective stress management techniques

Module 3 | Change Management

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify types of change within the workplace
  • Understand the adoption of organizational change
  • Understand and apply change management models & techniques
  • Examine how to manage complex change effectively
  • Explore the influence of a leader in change management

Module 4 | Project Management and Delegation

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand and develop an effective process for delegation
  • Relate the process for delegation to the phases of project management, including how project management is scalable to the size and complexity of the project
  • Examine effective strategies for delegating work
  • Create and test a delegation plan Learn the five phases of project management
  • Compare effective delegation to the phases of project management Identify common roles a supervisor plays in the various phases of project management

Module 5 | Building Capacity and Retention through Coaching and Mentoring

Learning Objectives:

  • Continually adjust performance through coaching in the flow of work
  • Develop a coaching mindset
  • Examine and apply the coaching framework Identify the conditions for change
Academic Units
0
Section Number
252CTS981
Instruction Method
Online class

Section Notes

Training Format: This program will be offered via remote learning using Zoom. Login information will be provided after your enrollment is processed. Another reminder will be sent to you about a week prior to first day of class.  

Fee Details: The program enrollment fee is .30 training units per person for those utilizing their county contract or $1275.00 per person. The fee for this 5-day program includes a soft-copy of materials and book needed for the program. 

Enrollment Policies

Enrollment Restriction: Attendance in every module is strongly encouraged. Attendance in the first module is required. Failing to attend the first module will result in a non-refundable, discontinued program enrollment.

Enrollment closes on 10/23/25.

Those paying by check or with credit card, please have payment to us at your earliest convenience.

To be officially dropped from the class, please notify us at least 10 business days prior to the training start date to drop a class and cancel the billing, or request a refund of fees paid, less than a $30 processing fee (no exceptions). Please use this link to cancel from the class:  Enrollment Cancelation Link If you have questions, please contact us at (530) 757-8538 or at human@ucde.ucdavis.edu.

Substitutions can be made with 48-hour minimum notice prior to the training start date. A 48-hour notice is needed to get all updated information processed.