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Second Wednesday Supervisor Series

a series of classes designed to help you work smarter

NEW in Spring 2008!
The following classes will be held from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the University of Virginia Richmond Center. Click on the title of the class for additional information and a link to download the brochure and registration form.



Strategic Planning
Wednesday May 14, 2008, Richmond, VA 8:30 am–3:30 pm

The Issue

It has been said that a plan is nothing, but that planning is everything. This class takes a close look at the strategic planning process. The instructor will focus on helping you recognize the difference between a strategic plan and a business plan; learn the process of setting goals, objectives, and measures; and determine how all of this applies to the budget process and to the overall effectiveness of an organization.

After taking this workshop, you'll be able to

  • define the components of strategic planning
  • analyze a strategic plan development/deployment model
  • illustrate the relationship between a strategic plan, department performance plans, and the budget process
  • demonstrate how to develop good performance measures
About the trainer

Sherri Legat is a member of the Chesterfield University staff within Chesterfield County, Virginia. Included in her duties as Curriculum Coordinator are instructional design and delivery of Chesterfield University curriculum, design and maintenance of the University website and coordination of the online learning program and multi-media authoring initiatives. Sherri serves as a certified trainer and an adjunct instructor for John Tyler Community College in connection with Chesterfield University's School of Quality and Continuous Improvement.

Sherri holds a BS in education from the University of North Alabama and is currently pursing an MA in instructional technology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She is a member of the American Society for Training and Development and the International Personnel Management Association. Sherri's areas of interest outside of work include gardening and cooking and her faithful sidekick, Mutley, a 15 year-old terrier mutt.

Click here to download the brochure and registration form.

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Managing Conflict
Wednesday, June 11, 2008, Richmond, VA 8:30 am–3:30 pm

The Issue

When personalities, ideas, or principles collide in the workplace, the results can have a negative effect on all aspects of your organization. By knowing how to manage these differences successfully, you, as the supervisor, can restore the equilibrium necessary for your organization to operate smoothly. This course is designed to help supervisors respond to conflicts among employees so that the result is compromise and understanding rather than continued dissension and resentment.

This class is designed to help you develop the ability to recognize sources of friction and to reach resolutions through multiple styles of management and communication. After using these skills, you should see increased productivity, morale, and satisfaction among your employees as well as increased employee retention.

This workshop will help you to
  • identify potential sources of conflict
  • describe multiple styles of conflict management
  • analyze various supervisory skills used in effective conflict resolution
  • develop skills through practice and group activities
About the trainer

Sherri Legat is a member of the Chesterfield University staff within Chesterfield County, Virginia. Included in her duties as Curriculum Coordinator are instructional design and delivery of Chesterfield University curriculum, design and maintenance of the University website and coordination of the online learning program and multi-media authoring initiatives. Sherri serves as a certified trainer and an adjunct instructor for John Tyler Community College in connection with Chesterfield University's School of Quality and Continuous Improvement.

Sherri holds a BS in education from the University of North Alabama and is currently pursing an MA in instructional technology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She is a member of the American Society for Training and Development and the International Personnel Management Association. Sherri's areas of interest outside of work include gardening and cooking and her faithful sidekick, Mutley, a 15 year-old terrier mutt.

Click here to download the brochure and registration form.

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