Training for Managers

OHR is proud to offer a variety of resources and training opportunities to help develop the skills of both new and experienced managers at CSUSM.

Programs

Principles of Supervision

The Principles of Supervision workshop focuses on developing supervisory skills with higher education in mind. Through learning, discussion, practice and reflection, participants will gain a greater awareness of their own supervisory skills and learn strategies for more effectively leading others.

Topics include:

• Managing Performance
• Developing Direct Reports
• Guiding and Organizing Work
• Managing Relationships
• Managing Yourself

This two-day CSU-created workshop is open to all CSUSM employees responsible for supervising others, with preference given to those who supervise five or more employees. Approval from the participant's Appropriate Administrator is required. Participants must be able to attend both full days. Space is limited per session.

Virtual dates TBD.

Situational Leadership II

Situational Leadership® II (SLII®) is a widely taught leadership model based on work of Ken Blanchard. Participants will learn three skills: goal setting, diagnosing and matching and a new language of leadership that will help you improve the quality and quantity of conversations you have with your team members in order to accelerate development, increase performance and support autonomy. 

Benefits os Situational Leadership:

• Creates a common language of performance
• Accounts for multi-directional influence
• Accelerates the pace and quality of employee development
• Allows leaders to effectively drive behavior change
• Teaches leaders to accurately interpret and effectively respond to their environment

This is a full-day in-person workshop and will require 3 hours of online pre-work to introduce participants to the Situational Leadership model. Open to all CSUSM employees responsible for supervising others, with preference given to MPP's. Approval from the participant's Appropriate Administrator is required. Must be able to complete pre-work and attend full-day session. Space is limited per session.

Virtual dates TBD.

Learning Resources

• Leading Change
  • Unleashing Personal and Team Creativity
  • Facilitating Sustainable Change
  • Moving Forward with Change Planning
  • Using Strategic Thinking to Consider the Big Picture
• Performance Management
  • Performance Evaluation Overview
  • Planning and Effective Performance Appraisal
  • Managing Employee Development
  • Polishing Your Feedback Skills
  • Navigating Challenging Situations with Diplomacy and Tact
• Effective Communication
  • Communicating Your Message for Maximum Impact
  • Choosing the Interpersonal Communication Method to Make Your Point
  • Using Active Listening in Workplace Situations
  • Making an Impact with Non-verbal Communication
  • Trust Building Through Effective Communication
• Leadership Skills
  • Developing a Successful Team
  • Encouraging Communication and Collaboration
  • Leading a Cross-functional Team
  • Aligning Unit Goals and Imperatives
  • Taking Your Team to the Next Level with Delegation
  • The Building Blocks of Building Trust
  • Leading by Motivating
  • Thinking Strategically as a Manager