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Supervisors are the most powerful factor in the employee's morale and motivation.  When employees are valued, they usually like their work and feel like there is opportunity for advancement.  Building trust in the workforce requires that you consistently pay attention to your expressions and actions with your staff.

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Employee Appreciation

Success Guide

Training Tools

*Supervisor Networking
*Available on-campus

Tip of the Month

Quote of the Month

People Who Feel Good About Themselves Produce Good Results

So...helping your employees feel good about themselves is a key to getting more done.  Productivity is more than just the quantity of work done.  It is also the quality.  Quality is simply giving people the product or service they really want and need.


-#1 National Besteller - The One Minute Manager

"Whoever renders service to many puts himself in line for greatness - great wealth, great return, great satisfaction, great reputation, and great joy."

-Jim Rohn


Employee Appreciation

STEP 1 - Know Your Employee
Wish List (pdf)

STEP 2 - Motivate
50 Ways (doc)

STEP 3 - Track Employee Rewards
Recognition Log (doc)

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"Motivate your employees and improve their courage, confidence and enthusiasm!"
                                                                      - Deanne Arvizu, Staff Development Manager


Success Guide

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STEP 1 -

Determining Apprehensions

Activity *(pdf)
*Available
on-campus

STEP 2 -
Addressing Apprehensions

Guide (xls)

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Training Tools

STEP 1 - Review Training Policy (doc)

STEP 2 - Prioritize Training Goals *(pdf)
*Available on-campus

STEP 3 - Track Training Progress (xls)

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Libraries
Staff Development Books by request
SkillSoft's Books 24x7
ELIE

Newsletters
Carrot Culture
Reliant Behavioral Health's EAP Supervisor
*SkillSoft's SLCC SkillScoop
*Available on-campus

Programs
In-person Supervisory Training (STP)
Online RBH Supervisory Training
SkillSoft eLearning

Retreats
Annual Supervisor Day

Websites
Equal Employment Opportunity
Human Resources
New Employee Orientation
SLCC Required Training
Payroll
Risk Management

Workshops
In-person Professional Development
SkillSoft Essentials


SkillSoft provides online courses, situational simulations, topic summaries, full text books, skill's implementation documents, professional mentors, and certifications.

To get started, click here.

Courses
Instructional content that you practice and are assessed on your mastery of skills and knowledge learned. 

Example:  Business Etiquette for Supervisors
In this course, the learner will explore the special etiquette of being a supervisor, the etiquette of one-on-one interactions with subordinates, the etiquette of listening as a supervisory tool, and the supervisor's role in sharing information between his subordinates and the rest of
the company.


Simulations (SkillSims)
Technology-enabled simulation that places you in an authentic business or professional situation. 

Example:  Appraising Performance Simulation
Over the course of this simulation, participants will practice key appraisal skills, including assessing performance, conducting appraisals, and motivating and developing employees, in order to improve the effectiveness of their appraisals and enhance the performance of their employees.


SkillBriefs
Condensed summaries of the instructional content of a course topic and were designed to be used as an instant reference. 

Example:  Giving Clear Assignments
You will explore four steps to giving clear assignments.


Books 24x7 Referenceware
Provides complete access to the full text of books, vendor documents, research reports and more. You can easily and quickly locate and read content, add bookmarks and notes, and organize books and other documents of interest according to your own personal preferences. 

Example:  Leadership Skills for Managers
This book provides a detailed examination of the skills and tools helpful and necessary to be an effective, respected leader.


Job Aids
Are tools and forms that complement and support the content presented in a course. 

Example:  Demonstrating Situational Leadership 
Use this SkillGuide to apply the various leadership styles to best lead your coworkers in different work-related situations.


Mentoring
Offers you individual attention from vendor-certified professionals. This service is delivered through e-mail, online chats, and threaded discussion groups and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Example:  Mentoring Using PowerPoint 2007
The mentors are available for assistance in creating and formatting presentations, slide content, visual content along with collaborating on and delivering of  presentations.


Track Learning Programs
Collections of learning assets that are grouped together based on subject matter, target audience, learning goal, or some other organizing principle.  These certifications are available to help you succeed with your Professional Development Goals at Salt Lake Community College.  More Details

Example:  Supervision/Management - Gold Track
Courses within this track range from "Preparing a Business Case" to "Communicating as a Leader."

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