Functional Manager™

Effective leadership is about successfully applying concepts in the workplace. Our program allows participants to explore and practice key areas of management. After completing the program, participants should be able to apply new knowledge to current industry challenges – in addition to issues such as “doing more with less” and “sharing of best practices.”

• Lead change in your organization
• Develop and lead teams
• Manage time and priorities more effectively
• Help employees grow
• Manage a diverse workforce
• Resolve interpersonal conflicts

Supervision Essentials™

The Supervision Essentials™ Series is geared to new and upcoming frontline supervisors who want to keep their knowledge and skilld consistent with-or a step ahead of-the demands of the workplace. The program focuses on developing practical skills in key areas related to successfully supervising and leading today’s employees. The flexibility of the program allows you to customize your program by selecting from areas that are more relevant to your work environment.

• Learn the fundamental concepts of supervising with confidence
• Build working relationship that get results
• Communicate effectively with your employees
• Manage your time and priorities more efficiently
• Inspire better performance from those whom you supervise
• Solve conflicts with poise and control

Organization-Wide Training

Some workplace issues can affect employees in any one or multiple levels of the organization – from frontline staff to the executive level. Penn State has created a useful framework of short professional education courses to help you address a variety of training needs for personal professional development.

• Personal Mastery
• Managing Processes
• Managing Relationships
• Leadership