Fundamental Supervisory Practices

Being a supervisor in local government today is more challenging than ever. The Fundamental Supervisory Practices course is designed to provide newly promoted or first-time supervisors with critical knowledge and skills needed to be an effective supervisor. This highly interactive program includes the True TILT Personality Profile to help participants understand their character strengths and opportunities for development and uses a “learning partner” model and daily development plan to enable greater integration of the program experience


The School offers both in-person and virtual sessions of this course, so participants can choose a session that meets their needs.  For both, participants will be highly engaged with each other and the instructors in both large and small group sessions and have opportunities to practice skills learned in class.  In-person offerings will take place on-site at the School of Government over the course of 4.5 consecutive days. For virtual offerings, on-line content will be delivered in nine 3-hour time blocks, with a one-week break between Day 5 and Day 6 to allow participants time to focus on other work and apply learnings in-between training sessions.  Participants should plan on spending an additional 15 minutes per day outside of class on pre-class assignments or readings.

At the conclusion of the course, participants will know:

  • more about themselves and their management style, and how that impacts their effectiveness.
  • the role, duties and skills needed to be an effective supervisor in the public sector.
  • the critical employment laws that impact the workplace and how to create a safe, professional and harassment free workplace.
  • how to work effectively in a diverse multi-generational workforce, and how to create an inclusive environment where all can prosper.
  • techniques and strategies to improve communication, deliver difficult performance feedback and engage in productive coaching conversations with direct reports.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

Local governments in Tier One counties (as specified by the NC Dept. of Commerce in 2020, 2021, or 2022) are encouraged to participate in the tailored Tier One Fundamental Supervisory Practices program. Check here for a list of qualifying counties. Course content will parallel that of general open enrollment sessions.  Group discussion will be tailored to the unique opportunities and challenges faced by public professionals from qualifying counties. Click HERE for more information.

CEU27.00 hrs
  • Asheville, NC
    June 12 - 16, 2023
    Western Carolina University Biltmore Park Campus
    28 Schenck Pkwy
    Asheville, NC 28803
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    Course participants who cancel their registration on or before June 04, 2023 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after June 05, 2023, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.
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    HOTEL:

    We have a block of rooms at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park.  The rate for the room is $149/night and is available for June 12-16, 2023. 

    We will have a few rooms available on June 11th for those traveling longer distances.

     

    The Last Day for Reservations is 4:00PM on Sunday, May 28, 2023. 

     

     Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park

    43 Town Square Blvd

    Asheville, NC 28803

    (828) 209-2700

    For Directions, Click HERE.

     

    TO MAKE A RESERVATION:

    Reservations can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling the following number toll free: Hilton Reservations Desk: 1‐866‐407‐5713.

    Please refer to the Fundamental Supervisory Practices when registering. 

    An additional option is to contact the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park directly at 828‐209‐2700

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    $1,600.00
    Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
  • Online
    August 7 - 11, 2023
    August 21 - 24, 2023
    View Cancellation Policy
    Course participants who cancel their registration on or before July 30, 2023 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after July 31, 2023, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.
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    The class will start at 9:00AM and end at 12:00PM on each day for Week I (August 7-11) and Week II (August 21-24).

    $1,750.00
    Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
  • Online
    September 11 - 15, 2023
    September 25 - 28, 2023
    View Cancellation Policy
    Course participants who cancel their registration on or before September 03, 2023 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after September 04, 2023, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.
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    The class will start at 9:00AM and end at 12:00PM on each day for Week I (September 11-15) and Week II (September 25-28).

    The class will start at 9:00AM and end at 12:00PM on each day for Week I (September 11-15) and Week II (September 25-28).

    $1,750.00
    Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
  • Online
    October 9 - 13, 2023
    October 23 - 26, 2023
    View Cancellation Policy
    Course participants who cancel their registration on or before October 01, 2023 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after October 02, 2023, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.
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    The class will start at 9:00AM and end at 12:00PM on each day for Week I (October 9-13) and Week II (October 23-26).

    $1,750.00
    Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
  • Chapel Hill, NC
    January 22 - 26, 2024
    UNC School of Government
    400 South Rd., Knapp-Sanders Bldg
    Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330
    View Cancellation Policy
    Course participants who cancel their registration on or before January 14, 2024 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after January 15, 2024, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.
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    Hotel information coming soon.

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    The class will start at 8:30AM and end at 4:00PM Monday through Thursday and 8:30AM to 12:00PM on Friday.

    $1,750.00
    Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
  • Online
    February 5 - 9, 2024
    February 19 - 22, 2024
    View Cancellation Policy
    Course participants who cancel their registration on or before January 28, 2024 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after January 29, 2024, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.
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    The class will start at 9:00AM and end at 12:00PM on each day for Week I (February 5-9)) and Week II (February 19-22).

    $1,750.00
    Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
  • Chapel Hill, NC
    April 8 - 12, 2024
    UNC School of Government
    400 South Rd., Knapp-Sanders Bldg
    Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330
    View Cancellation Policy
    Course participants who cancel their registration on or before March 31, 2024 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after April 01, 2024, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.
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    Hotel information coming soon.

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    24

    The class will start at 8:30AM and end at 4:00PM Monday through Thursday and 8:30AM to 12:00PM on Friday.

    $1,750.00
    Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
  • Online
    May 6 - 10, 2024
    May 20 - 23, 2024
    View Cancellation Policy
    Course participants who cancel their registration on or before April 28, 2024 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after April 29, 2024, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.
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    The class will start at 9:00AM and end at 12:00PM on each day for Week I (May 6-10) and Week II (May 20-23).

    $1,750.00
    Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
  • Chapel Hill, NC
    June 3 - 7, 2024
    UNC School of Government
    400 South Rd., Knapp-Sanders Bldg
    Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330
    View Cancellation Policy
    Course participants who cancel their registration on or before May 26, 2024 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after May 27, 2024, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.
    View Hotel Information

    Hotel information coming soon.

    View Additional Information
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    The class will start at 8:30AM and end at 4:00PM Monday through Thursday and 8:30AM to 12:00PM on Friday.

    $1,750.00
    Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.

You will find a copy of the course notebook below.  Materials will also be posted in Canvas, the School of Government’s learning portal. Click here for instructions on accessing Canvas, including setting your password if logging into Canvas for the first time.

Once logged in, you will see your course(s) on the Canvas dashboard.

If you have questions or experience any issues, please contact instructionalsupport@sog.unc.edu.

 

AGENDA--Fundamental Supervisory Practices: May 2023 Week I and Week II

 

Fundamental Supervisory Practices (FSP): 2023 Notebook

 

Betty

 

The program manager will also send instructions with additional course information as we get closer to the program.

 

 

For all registration questions, resetting passwords, or login issues please contact:

Dale Zuckert

Assistant Registrar
919.966.4414
For questions regarding course details, including location, schedule, materials, and continuing education credits, please contact:

Susan Jensen

Program Manager, Management and Leadership Group
919.962.0940
Professor of the Practice in Public Leadership and Organizational Development; Director, Center for Public Leadership and Governance