WFED 310Leadership Competencies for Supervisors

3 credits · Workforce Education and Development · Penn State

Designed to teach contemporary supervisory leadership competencies for mid- career learners with front-line supervisory responsibilities in the workplace. WF ED 310 Leadership Competencies for Supervisors (3) Leadership Competencies for Supervisors is a course designed primarily for adult learners engaged in supervisory roles and functions in the workplace. Its purpose is to ensure that all students are equipped with the contemporary supervisory leadership competencies that are needed to function effectively in today's workplace. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to a) Recognize the important role and function of supervisory leadership, b) Relate common critical situations experienced by supervisors and how they were handled, c) Demonstrate proficiency in competency areas important to supervisory success such as effective communication strategies, methods for resolving conflict, managing employees, etc., and d) Demonstrate ability to develop individuals and teams. Students will be assessed and evaluated through quizzes, instructor and peer observation, self-assessments and reflection, and demonstration of project deliverables.