Supervisors and managers have one of the largest impacts on how employees feel about their workplace. Supervisors and managers hold the expectations and ensure accountability for performance, respectful and inclusive behavior, and engagement of employees at UMass Amherst. To help supervisors and managers be effective in their work and teams, Workplace Learning & Development offers a range of learning opportunities and support services.
Skill & Knowledge Development -
- New Supervisor Orientation's content is now included in Foundations of Supervision program.
- Become A Manager is a self directed LinkedIn Learning Learning Path that explores the basics of becoming a supervisor. You will need to create a free LinkedIn Learning account to access this material.
- The Leadership Academy is comprised of multi-modal learning programs that support current supervisors and managers at various levels providing information and skill development.
- UMass workshops categorized for managers and supervisors are listed under Workshops At-A-Glance
Services for Supervisors -
- Supervisory Consultation and Coaching
- Support for good Performance Management practices
Self-Guided Learning -
- Bias
- Dealing with Change
- Effective Listening
- Fostering Inclusion and Respect
- Managing Remote and Hybrid Teams (LinkedIn Learning)
- Managing Virtual Teams (LinkedIn Learning)
- Meeting Management
- Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Essentials ( LinkedIn Learning)
- Additional Self-Guided Learning topics
- LinkedIn Learning's New Manager Foundations Course
Flex Work at UMass Resources -
- Flex Work at UMass Overview
- Flex Work Guidelines
- Flex Work Agreement Form
- How to Keep your Employees Engaged and Connected
- Hybrid Team Buidling with Purpose ( LinkedIn Learning)
- Fostering Inclusive Virtual Teams
- Fostering a Culture of Belonging in the Hybrid Workplace
- Onboarding in the Hybrid/Remote Workplace ( LinkedIn Learning)
- Successfully Working Hybrid and Remote ( LinkedIn Learning)
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