Launch Into Leadership (MSBB)

Taking on new supervisory responsibilities is a great opportunity and challenge. Many in supervisory roles have learned either by trial and error or by following what was done by their predecessor. In most cases, this is not a very effective strategy. This course will start you in the right direction with fundamental leadership skills and ideas for how to continue your growth as a supervisor and leader.

Who should attend?

• Newly promoted or hired supervisors
• Small business owners starting to supervise employees
• Candidates for upcoming supervisory positions

Benefits of attending this program:

• Reduced stress associated with supervision
• Increased confidence in your leadership ability
• Improved team performance
• Focus on the most important things as a supervisor/leader
• Plan for continued training and development to build skills and knowledge over time

Key topics addressed:

• New role = new mindset
• Basic supervisory responsibilities
• Dealing with co-workers in your new role
• Improving communication in your team
• Effective delegation
• Recognizing and motivating team members
• Planning your future leadership development

Course Objectives:

• Distinguish specific leadership behaviors
• Practice specific behaviors correlated with exemplary leadership performance
• Integrate specific leadership habits into their daily activities
• Evaluate their progress in developing as a leader
• Understand strategies to help others develop their leadership behaviors
• Design a personal action plan for developing their own leadership behaviors

Please only register if you are available and plan to attend, so the provided funding can assist as many small business owners as possible.

This is an IN-PERSON event in Madison.

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration up to 5 business days prior to the start of this training program without penalty. Cancellations, requests, and other notice of changes for this program should be provided in writing by sending an email to sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu indicating your name, business, and the course you were registered for.

Waitlist: If this class is full, please let us know that you are interested in attending by adding your name to our waitlist.

Fee: $289.00 WEDC will cover registration cost of the class for Main Street Bounceback grant recipients who register for and attend the complete course.