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.
WLD is committed to supporting the development and success of UMass Amherst supervisors and managers by providing services and opportunities in a number of ways:
- New Supervisor Orientation's content is now included in Foundations of Supervision program. The on-line Moodle program is available, but will be undergoing re-design late summer 2022.
- The Leadership Academy is comprised of multi-modal learning programs that support current supervisors and managers at various levels providing information and skill development.
- Workshops categorized for managers and supervisors that are listed under Workshops At-A-Glance.
Self-Guided Learning:
- NEW! LinkedIn Learning's New Manager Foundations Course
- Resource Guides to support positive supervisory practices
- - Supervising Remotely: Guidance for Managers
- - How to Keep your Employees Engaged and Connected
- - Guidance for Employees Working Remotely
- - Communication Etiquette: Adapting to the times of COVID-19
- - Fostering Inclusive Virtual Teams
- - Fostering a Culture of Belonging in the Hybrid Workplace
- - Communication Tips for Transitioning Back
- Consultation and Coaching Services
- Consultation and training on Performance Management practices at UMass Amherst
- Additional Campus Resources for supervisors and managers
