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Designed for those who are new to supervising others, this workshop will develop participants’ ability to undertake responsibility for supervising colleagues.
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- explain the purpose of a supervisor
- list the main responsibilities of a supervisor
- describe a professional relationship between a supervisor and their staff
- identify & agree boundaries at work
- identify ways of briefing staff and keeping them informed
- set goals and allocate work
Who should attend?
Those who supervise staff as part of their role, or new senior library assistants who would like to clarify their role and build on their supervision skills.
Special note:
This course is for beginners, and is not intended for experienced line managers.
Programme
- Session 1: role of the supervisor
What is the purpose of being a supervisor?
Authority, Responsibility & Accountability
Key responsibilities of a supervisor
- Session 2: promoted from within
Case study
Boundaries - what are they and how to implement them
Practical Exercise
Allocation, delegation and abrogation
Briefing staff
Methods of briefing
- Session 4: Setting SMART goals
Practical Exercise
Goal setting theory
Places are limited to: 16
9.15 Registration and coffee - 9.45 Start - 1.15 Lunch - 4.45 Finish
Course leader: Julie Hogbin
Fees:
CILIP personal members: £210 plus VAT £246.75
CILIP organisation members: £250 plus VAT £293.75
Non members: £290 plus VAT £340.75
Updated: 26 September 2008