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Training - 2015 Supervisory Group Core Courses


The courses below are assigned to Supervisory Group Core. For instructions on which courses to take, see our 2015 Supervisory Group Core Instructions

2015 Supervisory Core Group Capstone Workshop
LaGov Learning Course Title: SCS CPTP 2015 Core Capstone Workshop

This course is the culmination of the 2015 Core Supervisory program. It is required to complete the 2015 Supervisory Core Program. The Core Capstone Workshop requires participants to actively engage with each other in cooperative learning experiences. The course content includes discussions, simulations, and group activities.

The Core Capstone Workshop assumes participants have not only taken course prerequisites, but are familiar with the material. For those participants who wish to review key content prior to the course, review materials can be downloaded by clicking the "Click here to print review materials" link in the Links to More Information section of the course information in LEO or from the Manuals tile on the Talent Development website. Participants also can repeat courses to review. CPTP recommends participants retake the web-based courses if there is a gap of more than 6 months between completing the prerequisite courses and the Core Capstone Workshop.

You are required to bring the course manual to class. You have the option of printing a manual, which can be found in the Links to More Information section of the course information in LEO or in the Manuals tile on the Talent Development website, OR using the on-line fillable manual from your computer, tablet, or smart phone during class. 

NOTE: 2015 Supervisory Core, 2015 Supervisory Group 1, and 2015 Supervisory Group 2 Programs each have a capstone workshop. The capstone workshops are required to complete each program.


Outcomes:
  • Define critical job behaviors
  • Create structured interviewing scripts
  • Conduct performance planning sessions
  • Determine onboarding activities
  • Practice motivational discussions
  • Conduct counseling sessions
  • Document disciplinary and performance issues
  • Practice support-building activities 
Note:This course is also offered in a virtual format (3, 2-hour Workshops)
Primary Competencies: Secondary Competencies: Offering Information:
  • Managing the Employee Lifecycle
  • Managing Performance
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Fostering Engagement
  • Developing Performance
  • Length: 7 hours
  • Audience: Supervisors
  • Delivery Method: Instructor-Led/Virtual





Civil Service Essentials for Supervisors
LaGov Learning Course Title: SCS CPTP Civil Service Essentials for Supervisors

This course provides users with information about the history of Civil Service, the supervisory role within Civil Service, and the importance of political activity rules.

Outcomes:
  • Explain the purpose and importance of the state Civil Service system
  • Describe your authority to perform supervisory functions
  • Recognize and report employees that participate in prohibited political activities
Primary Competencies: Secondary Competencies: Offering Information:
  • Demonstrating Business Acumen
  • Following Policies and Procedures
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Length: 45 minutes
  • Audience: Supervisors
  • Delivery Method: Web-Based





Hiring and Retaining Top Talent
LaGov Learning Course Title: SCS CPTP Hiring and Retaining Top Talent

This course provides managers with tips for interviewing, on-boarding, and motivating employees.

Outcomes:
  • Use behavior-based interviewing to hire the best candidates for your positions
  • Engage new hires and increase productivity time
  • Improve new employee transition and comfort level within the organization
  • Encourage confidence, engagement, and productivity in your employees by practicing key motivational techniques
Primary Competencies: Secondary Competencies: Offering Information:
  • Fostering Engagement
  • Developing Performance
  • Managing the Employee Lifecycle
  • Making Accurate Judgements
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Length: 60 minutes
  • Audience: Supervisors
  • Delivery Method: Web-Based





Leave Management
LaGov Learning Course Title: SCS CPTP Leave Management

This course outlines the supervisor's rights and responsibilities in managing employee leave. The course covers various types of leave, outlining requirements and obligations for each.

Outcomes:
  • Use tools and techniques to make managing leave easier
Primary Competencies: Secondary Competencies: Offering Information:
  • Managing Resources
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Following Policies and Procedures
  • Acting with Ethics and Integrity
  • Displaying Professionalism
  • Length: 45 minutes
  • Audience: Supervisors
  • Delivery Method: Web-Based





Myths That Affect Good Supervision
LaGov Learning Course Title: SCS CPTP Common Myths That Affect Good Supervision

This course examines a number of harmful, common myths that exist in the state government workforce. The course deconstructs these myths, and offers specific management techniques to correct behavior resulting from these false beliefs.

Outcomes:
  • Explain your supervisory rights and responsibilities in regards to managing employee performance.
  • Use your authority to improve productivity and performance within your workgroup.
  • Explain the role of Civil Service in performance management
  • Determine when and how to reallocate positions
  • Recognize and defend against harassment and discrimination in the workplace
Primary Competencies: Secondary Competencies: Offering Information:
  • Demonstrating Business Acumen
  • Managing Performance
  • Following Policies and Procedures
  • Leading Effective Teams
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Displaying Professionalism
  • Length: 60 minutes
  • Audience: Supervisors
  • Delivery Method: Web-Based





Validating Employee Performance
LaGov Learning Course Title: SCS CPTP Validating Employee Performance

This course provides managers with tips on how to objectively document workplace performance for their employees. It also discusses the appeals process and how a manager can best prepare himself/herself for this process.

Outcomes:
  • Document objectively in all situations
  • Meet the State's documentation standards
  • Improve your documenting skills through a series or realistic exercises
  • Explain the legal basis of disciplinary and PES appeals and be ready to prepare your case
Primary Competencies: Secondary Competencies: Offering Information:
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Developing Performance
  • Following Policies and Procedures
  • Managing Performance
  • Exhibiting Social Awareness
  • Length: 60 minutes
  • Audience: Supervisors
  • Delivery Method: Web-Based