This one-day progressive course breaks down what it means to be a responsible supervisor, prioritizing the course theme of responsibility over the authority to make decisions. This class is geared toward team members who are considering becoming, or who are already, sergeants, corporals, shift leaders, or crew leaders. Students learn and understand how to avoid common pitfalls that can degrade the department’s mission and stove pipe production for years to come.
In addition, this course teaches students:
- The power and value of empathy
- How to “Manage Self”
- How to identify and implement not-so-common-sense, practical leadership tools
- How to define a good supervisor vs. a bad one
- What the “system” is telling you and how to use it as a supervisor
- What is discipline, and when and how to use it
- How the supervisor influences morale
- What is vicarious liability, and what happens if supervisors don’t supervise
MLEAP Standard: 3.08 Supervisor Training
Testimonials:
“Adam Gormely is a top-notch instructor and professional. I enjoyed learning from his experiences and expertise.”
“This class was presented in a unique manner that made you think more in-depth about concepts and challenged you to look within yourself in order to better lead and supervise others. Great class!”
“I felt the class was taught at a comfortable pace and the concepts were easily understood.”
