Changes on the job and in life are inevitable. For individuals who have to take on the responsibility of leadership, it can be quite daunting. To help new supervisors prepare for their role, the UVICELL Center is offering a course to assist managers in gaining vital skills to successfully handle supervisory challenges. The Leadership Fundamentals for Supervisors training will be held 12:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, and Saturday, Sept. 24.
Sessions will be held at the Joseph A. Simpson Building, #23A Hospital Street in Frederiksted, St. Croix. The training is ideal for individuals who have recently been promoted to a supervisory or managerial position and need to learn how to become a more effective manager. Experienced managers are also welcome to attend. Participants will gain a better understanding of the supervisor’s role; build relationships and morale; productivity management and delegation; performance evaluation and review; strategies for effective leadership and much more. For fees or more information on the program, call the UVICELL Center at (340) 692-2430 or visit http://cell.uvi.edu.