Modern Supervision

Many organizations struggle with poor supervision and lack of management skills. Without proper oversight, teams operate inefficiently as workers lack direction, support, and developmental opportunities. Morale subsequently declines without motivation or inspiration, leading top talent to leave while mediocre performers coast along. Turnover rises across the board. This toxic cycle causes plummeting workforce productivity and profitability as expenses skyrocket to continually rehire.

However, with the right capabilities, supervisors can increase workforce engagement, develop talent, and drive business results. Although traditional supervision focused on rigid command-and-control, modern practices emphasize collaboration, growth, and autonomy. Today's employees prioritize purpose, flexibility, and seeing their individual contributions matter. Savvy supervisors tap into intrinsic motivations by connecting work to passions, giving some control over how/when work gets done, and providing growth opportunities. With the right balance of support and independence, both supervisor and employee thrive.

This course bridges the supervision gap by immersing attendees in the strategies and abilities essential for current workplace success. Through active practice of modern management best practices and actionable frameworks, supervisors will gain and refine the core skills to motivate performers, deliver feedback effectively, and lead teams to new heights. Interactive elements like role playing, peer discussions, and self-assessments cement learnings. Supervisors will leave equipped to facilitate more agile, productive teams that attract and retain top performers.

By attending this workshop, any supervisor will gain the toolset to become the kind of highly effective, influential leader that transforms organizations. Implementation of collaborative, empowering techniques tailored to engage today's employees will unlock workforce potential while advancing supervisors' own careers as strategic talent developers and culture ambassadors. Both people and organizations will benefit for the long term.


"I finally understand my supervision style and how to adapt it to get the best from my people. This course has been an incredible help!"

— Khen Ramos Areola, Project Development Officer II, Department of Social Welfare and Development


Attending this workshop empowers any supervisor to become the kind of highly effective manager that transforms organizations. By implementing modern techniques to engage today’s employees, supervisors will unlock their team’s full potential while advancing their own careers as high-performing leaders.

This course is designed for managers at any level who want to upgrade their supervision skills - whether you manage a team of 5 or a department of 500, this course provides the techniques to improve employee motivation, development, and performance. Learn how to evolve from the outdated "command-and-control" approach to become a collaborative, empowering leader.

It is also for Team Leads aiming to make the step up to manager - Lead by influence rather than formal authority. Acquire the core mindsets and competencies needed for effective oversight even without direct reports. Set yourself up for promotion by mastering modern management best practices.

Individual Contributors transitioning into people management roles are also target participants of this course - New to supervision? Get the tactical tools to build trust, deliver feedback, delegate properly, resolve conflict, and coach others. Learn how to balance deadlines with development.

Finally, seasoned supervisors wanting an updated, best practice skillset - If it's been a while since you focused on management capabilities, it's time for an upgrade. Rediscover what it means to be an impactful supervisor in today's workplace and reignite your ability to inspire high-performing teams.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to –

  1. Define supervision and review supervisor roles and responsibilities

  2. Compare supervision styles and select appropriate approaches

  3. Implement modern strategies to improve supervision effectiveness

  4. Develop the core skills of highly effective supervisors

  5. Apply best practices for supervision in today's workplace


"This course equipped me with practical tools I can immediately use to engage my team. I used to think the role required complex tools and techniques, but this workshop showed me I only need to have myself to discharge my responsibilities as a supervisor."

— Mark Theodore Mamuyac, Project Development Officer II, DSWD Field Office I


COURSE OUTLINE

  • Module 1: Introduction to Modern Supervision

  • Module 2: Principles of Supervision

  • Module 3: Supervisory Styles

  • Module 4: Strategies for Modern Supervision

  • Module 5: Qualities of the Modern Supervisor

  • Module 6: Core Skills of the Modern Supervisor

Learn the qualities of high-performing modern supervisors - Understanding the fundamentals of adaptable, empowering leadership is essential for effective supervision today. You will gain insights into mindset, approach, core values, and behaviors that set standout supervisors apart, providing an aspirational blueprint to become the same caliber leader.

Master strategies to motivate and engage today's workforce - Insights into intrinsic and extrinsic motivation will help supervisors inspire team members and meet psychological needs like growth, purpose, autonomy, and mastery. You will build expertise in modern motivational techniques to spur higher performance, satisfaction, and development.

Build expertise in coaching, feedback, and development - Continuous two-way dialogue anchored in trust and empathy is indispensable for improvement and progress. You will gain frameworks to provide supportive feedback focused on solutions, clearly acknowledge contributions, foster growth, develop others, and build talent at all levels.

Gain actionable frameworks to continuously improve supervision skills - An iterative approach focused on a reflective supervision cycle will ensure management capabilities progress over time rather than remain static. Ongoing enhancement of active listening, empathy, trust building, conflict resolution, delegation, and other core competencies establishes strong foundations for lifelong supervision success.

 

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Lito Lupena has more than 25 years experience in the field of HR and OD and has been leading talent management programs in many organizations. He has conducted an extensive number of Team Building and Development Programs, designed as straightforward classroom interventions, experiential-based or outdoor-adventure events, in small teams and in teams as large as 600. Mr Lupena is affiliated with many known institutions such as DDI, CEB-SHL, AAI, ADB, PAHRDOF, PRMF, Human Capital Asia, Inc., iCoDE Today, Ltd., and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors.