Sit back, breathe and focus on your career in a unique environment where your professional growth will be nothing short of phenomenal.
Liberate your creative sidein stimulating discussions and idea-generating sessions that take problem solving to a whole new level.
Get involved in hands-on exercises and practice sessions where you can try out new skills in a “team” environment.
Receive management and motivation informationyou simply cannot afford to be without.
So, whether you have one or 500 supervisors/managers to train in your organization, Supervisor Essentials Workshop is the answer.
Why YOU Should Participate...

The Supervisor Essentials workshop is designed to provide the necessary tools and skills that will help you become an effective and influential leader in your business or workplace. The workshop consists of presentations, practice situations, experiential exercises, and opportunities for both individual and group feedback.
February 22: Corporate Language Arts 1101
No, this is not the typical English Composition course you took in college or high school. This course is all about mastering the ‘ART OF LANGUAGE’. You are probably wondering…’what relevance does this have in the workplace?’ Language is the basis of communication, correct? In order to communicate effectively with your employees you must speak and understand the ‘same language’. That’s where ‘Corporate Language Arts’ comes into effect.
Communication is the primary tool with which a leader achieves the organization’s objectives. The purpose of communication is not just to convey information, but to change behavior. To do this effectively, it must be grounded in the interest and LANGUAGE of the receiver, not the sender.
Do you want to create a culture of effective and open communication in your workplace? This workshop will provide you with the skills to do just that.
Communication is the primary tool with which a leader achieves the organization’s objectives. The purpose of communication is not just to convey information, but to change behavior. To do this effectively, it must be grounded in the interest and LANGUAGE of the receiver, not the sender.
Do you want to create a culture of effective and open communication in your workplace? This workshop will provide you with the skills to do just that.
Key Topics:
MASTERING POSITIVE COMMUNICATION
Presenter: Anne Barnas (SmithBarnas & Associates, Inc.)
TRAINING EMPLOYEES TO THINK & COMMUNICATE LIKE A MANAGER
Presenter: Bruce Allred (Smith Drug Company)
ACTIONS = WORDS AND VICE-VERSA
Presenter: Paul Kelly (Home Depot)
Presenter: Anne Barnas (SmithBarnas & Associates, Inc.)
- Eliminate the Chain-of-Command Barrier
- Forge Direct Lines of Communication
- The Positive Communication Style
TRAINING EMPLOYEES TO THINK & COMMUNICATE LIKE A MANAGER
Presenter: Bruce Allred (Smith Drug Company)
- Understand employee communication needs
- Draw the big picture
- Articulate your organization's strategy and goals
ACTIONS = WORDS AND VICE-VERSA
Presenter: Paul Kelly (Home Depot)
- Listen actively and objectively
- Solicit employee views
- Practice caring communication
- MBWA
Important Information
Cost. $25 for Chamber Members and $45 for all others (all inclusive registration: breakfast, workshop materials, networking, opportunity for one-on-one coaching and lunch).
Registration table opens at 7:30 a.m. Chamber registrars will greet you, assist you with registration, hand you your workshop materials and direct you toward your seat. You will also want to enjoy nutritious breakfast and meet other professionals from the local area. Plan to be registered and ready to begin at 8:00a.m.
We begin promptly at 8 a.m. and wrap up at noon. Lunch is provided immediately at the close of the workshop. If you can remain, invite another participant to enjoy lunch with you. You can network and share information learned at the workshop.
Parking. Georgia Department of Labor Valdosta Career Center is in a convenient location with courteous staff and lots of FREE parking.
Please no audio recording, video recording nor photo taking.
See our FAQs for other information.
Registration table opens at 7:30 a.m. Chamber registrars will greet you, assist you with registration, hand you your workshop materials and direct you toward your seat. You will also want to enjoy nutritious breakfast and meet other professionals from the local area. Plan to be registered and ready to begin at 8:00a.m.
We begin promptly at 8 a.m. and wrap up at noon. Lunch is provided immediately at the close of the workshop. If you can remain, invite another participant to enjoy lunch with you. You can network and share information learned at the workshop.
Parking. Georgia Department of Labor Valdosta Career Center is in a convenient location with courteous staff and lots of FREE parking.
Please no audio recording, video recording nor photo taking.
See our FAQs for other information.