New Supervisor Training
Helping new and experienced supervisors make the transition from individual contributor to leader, this practical guide shares a wealth of experience aimed at the realities of becoming and succeeding as a new supervisor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS New Supervisor Training
Chapter 6: New Supervisor Training for Individuals and Small Groups (1-2 Hours)
The materials in this workbook are designed to meet a variety of training needs. They cover a range of topics related to supervision, and can be offered in many different time frames and formats. Although lengthy immersion in a learning environment can enhance and increase the depth of learning experiences, organizational life sometimes demands training be done in short, small doses. Organizational size and work demands also may limit the number of participants available at any particular time. This chapter discusses individual and small group session designs for training new supervisors.
Individual Training
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of an individual training session are to convey as much information as possible to the participant in a short period of time, and to build the relationship between the trainer and the participant. The one-on-one interaction between trainer and trainee is the greatest advantage of individual training sessions. The participant's particular questions and issues can be explored in greater depth than in a session with multiple participants.
WHEN TO USE AN INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SESSION
An individual training session is appropriate for the following circumstances:
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The targeted, available audience for training is one person.
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One individual requires training in one particular area.
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Training facilities for multiple participants are not available.
CHOOSING THE CONTENT
One of the advantages of training a single participant is the ability to customize content in relation to a specific individual need. All of the content modules in this book can be used for individual training, but some are more easily tailored...
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