Supervisor’s Toolkit: Middle State Tennessee

Description

Supervisor’s Toolkit has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the facilities management professional. It is a structured, open-ended, and pragmatic approach to developing supervisors. It is not so much a teaching program as a development process, designed to help supervisors realize both personal and professional growth. The program has been newly designed as a full three days of training.

DATE: September 22-25, 2025

Where: Middle State Tennessee, Murfreesboro, TN

Course Description

Module 1: Supervision, What Is It?
Learn to define effective facilities supervision; identify the roles and responsibilities of supervisors; and understand four key functions of supervision.

Module 2: It’s More Than “Adminis-trivia.”
Learn to understand the supervisor’s role in administering organizational policy and procedures; recognize the legal considerations in the facilities environment; and gain an awareness of resource management.

Module 3: Communication, Let’s Talk!
Identify barriers to effective communication; demonstrate communication skills; and understand your role in the communication process.

Module 4: If It Weren’t for the People.
Understand the importance of developing and maintaining effective relationships with others in the workplace; examine the different types of relationships that exist in the workplace; and identify strategies and skills for improving relationships with others.

Module 5: Motivation and Performance.
Identify methods of training and developing employees; ascertain methods of positive reinforcement; and understand the importance of performance management and evaluation.

Module 6: Customer Service Triangle.
Learn to create a basic understanding of the three major aspects of customer service process, experience, and recovery; examine the role of the supervisor in customer service; and help participants identify areas for improvement in service delivery in their organizations.

Module 7: Leadership Tools for Success.
Master techniques to understand critical elements of leadership; transition from managing, to managing and leading; and understand your own preferred leadership style.

Cancellation & Refund Policy for STK Sessions:

• Full Refund: Available for cancellations made more than 5 weeks before the STK start date.

• 75% Refund: Available for cancellations made between 5 weeks and 3 weeks prior to the STK start date.

• No Refund: Cancellations made less than 3 weeks before the STK start date are not eligible for a refund.