Supervisor Orientation
Course Description
The learning curve for new supervisors is steep! Our mini orientation video found by clicking the button to the left and on EmployeeNet, highlights resources and support that are available to City of Madison Managers and Supervisors. (3 minutes, 49 seconds).
Who should watch?
- All new supervisors, whether you are new to the City or were promoted into a supervisor role.
- Existing supervisors who never participated in Supervisor Development Program
Recommended for:
- Supervisors who completed Supervisor Development Program more than 5 years ago (pre-2017), as a refresher
- Supervisors of supervisors, to support you in onboarding, coaching and developing your staff
Helpful Materials
Prework: Get Ready for Supervisor Orientation
- Please note, this handout was used most recently for in-person Supervisor Orientation sessions. While the setting may be different, the information found in this one-pager is still helpful for new Supervisors or Managers to orient themselves to their new roles.
Handout: STARS Framework
Slides: Supervisor Orientation
- Please note, this slide deck was used most recently for in-person Supervisor Orientation sessions. While the setting may be different, the information presented in this deck is still helpful for new Supervisors or Managers to orient themselves to their new roles.
Follow-up: Supervisor Development Plan
Also Recommended
Our new Supervisor Network is a community for supervisors, by supervisors. It's a great space for new supervisors to make connections in a collaborative learning space.
Check out the new Supervisor Resources on Employeenet. This is a collection of information and tools that support you in your day-to-day management work.