First-level management for supervisors and team leaders - Level I (self-supporting)

Practical, concrete, self-supporting training to ensure effectiveness and leadership in a supervisory context.

ObjectiveDeveloping the ongoing skills of your second-level supervisors or team leaders, to equip them to carry out their duties effectively.

Who is it for? 

• Supervisors and team leaders.
• Management level: Beginner
• Material: online at Complexe X Académie

Why is this? 

It is important to develop the skills of a first-level supervisor, as these are essential to ensure the smooth running and positive leadership of a team, department or service.

A first-line supervisor plays a key role in communication between management and employees, and is responsible for mobilising his or her team, resolving conflicts, setting objectives and assessing performance.

Developing the skills of a first-level supervisor ensures that the team is well led, that objectives are met and that employees are satisfied with their working environment.

6 modules - 25 themes 

• 18 hours of training - 6 training guides
• Trainer: Sylvain Paré

Module 1: The role of the supervisor

• Taking responsibility and exercising your role.
• Understanding management rights.
• Direct and indirect interventions.
• Limits to the exercise of power.

Module 2: Exercising leadership 

• Positive and negative influence.
• The mobilisation triangle.
• Types of leadership and when to use them.
• Knowing your style and showcasing it to best effect.

Module 3: Communication for performance 

• Communication styles.
• Formal and informal meetings.
• Leading a team meeting.
• Provide constructive feedback.
• Communicating diversity.

Module 4: Conflict resolution

• Types of conflict.
• Conflict resolution techniques.
• The ABCs of difficult conversations.
• Implementation of recovery plans.

Module 5: Organisation of time

• Juggling with the balls of time.
• Planning and operations.
• Solving problems at source to improve efficiency.
• SOMET method for prioritising and improving efficiency.

Module 6: Developing your emotional intelligence 

• Watching ourselves to understand and improve.
• Manage your emotions to avoid impulsivity and make better decisions.
• Increasing awareness of individuals and the environment for greater efficiency.
• Developing interpersonal skills to influence the team.