Employee Supervision & Management in Independent Schools

Effective supervision is a key part of leading and managing a team and essential to the success of your school’s delivery of its mission. A good manager understands the basics of supervision and knows how to assess and ensure strong performance from direct reports while complying with legal obligations related to performance management, employee leave, hiring and communications. A great manager understands the most effective ways to develop and motivate personnel and to manage conflict while building trust and a culture of belonging. In this interactive workshop you will:

• Learn the fundamental elements of employee supervision.
• Recognize potential legal pitfalls related to hiring, performance management and separations.
• Identify situations in which employees may be entitled to legally protected leave or accommodations.
• Discover ways to foster a culture of belonging in your department.
  

Learning Objective(s): Participants will learn about best practices in personnel management and supervision, as well as legal risks and mitigation strategies for hiring, performance management and terminations.