Fundamentals of Supervision (FOS) is the flagship program offered by the LSU Continuing Education's Management & Leadership Institute. FOS delivers basic, practical training for supervisors, managers, business professionals, and team leaders in a three day seminar format. The goal is to enhance individual management skills and enhance personal effectiveness in the work environment. FOS gives supervisors and other business professionals the opportunity to master the basic leadership skills that are essential for high productivity and continuing quality improvement. The program is specifically designed for new or aspiring supervisors or those desiring a refresher. FOS emphasizes the achievement of goals by using solutions to real-world problems. Instructors prepare managers to face trends in the business world, including quality management, team building, and the organizational restructuring that is evident in today’s business climate. FOS was introduced in 1964 by an executive from private industry and has been operating continuously for 45 years. Over 8,000 supervisors and managers have attended this comprehensive course. An outstanding faculty of recognized management and supervisory training experts includes both LSU faculty members and industry experts.
Major topics presented in FOS include:
Managerial Behavior - Thinking & Acting Like a Manager
Understand the basic management functions and skills and avoid the pitfalls and common mistakes made by first-time managers.Organizational Behavior - How to Build Effective Teams
Understand the foundational theories of organizational development and how to build effective teams.Motivating, Developing & Empowering Your Staff
Analyze employee needs and discover useful ways to overcome resistance to change.Supervisory Practices - Counseling & Disciplining Employees and Learning to Delegate
Learn how to counsel and discipline employees effectively and learn how to delegate as a management technique for developing and motivating employees.Giving Effective Feedback
Learn helpful ways to give positive and effective feedback to staff.Positive Conflict Resolution
Understand behavioral styles and learn new skills to maximize the positive resolution of conflicts.
Instructors: Courtland Chaney, LSU Department of Management; Steve Robichaux, Capital City Consultants; Melinda Stallings, Impact Leadership, LLC; Kerry Sauley, LSU Department of Management
For more information about this program contact: Lisa Verma, Program Manager.
