This page features on-campus opportunities for learning and growth specifically for supervisors of regular staff members. These opportunities are sponsored by Human Resources.
This 4-part series is designed to foster community among people leaders and to create space for open, honest dialog about challenges and opportunities that come with supervision.
Deep Listening and Building Trustworthy Spaces
Tuesday, October 1, from 10a.m. to 12p.m., Murray Boardroom
At its core, supervision is a relationship, and this session offers participants the opportunity to expand their abilities to practice deep, careful listening as an essential component of relationships. By engaging with other participants, attendees will utilize a Circle of Trust© approach to build trustworthy spaces, to create community that is welcoming to all, and to reflect on how listening plays a key role in supervisory relationships. Whether new to supervision, or seasoned leaders, everyone will leave this session with new information, connections on campus, and commitments to growth.
Open Honest Questions
Tuesday, November 19, from 10a.m. to 12p.m., Trimble Forum
Questions can sometimes feel like an attack, a judgement, or as if they are designed to shut down rather than engage conversation. In this session, participants will discuss the role that open, honest questions play in a supervisory relationship and have the opportunity to practice in a safe environment. Attendees will explore their own experiences of "being supervised" and make a commitment to utilizing open, honest questions in their lives at work and beyond.
Gifts and Challenges for Supervising Others
Tuesday, February 11, from 10a.m. to 12p.m., Murray Boardroom
Each member of a team brings unique skills, background, life experiences, expectations, and more to work. While these differences can create challenges, they also offer opportunity. In this session, participants will engage in an activity related to what characteristics make an "effective" supervisor, reflect on what qualities they bring to supervision, along with challenges they've faced. In this collaborative, trusting space, attendees will have the opportunity to learn with and from other on campus in similar roles.
Appreciating the Value of Difference
Tuesday, March 11, from 10a.m. to 12p.m., Murray Boardroom
We all have our own story and even thought we share a common Puget Sound experience, we are very different people. This session will invite participants to explore challenges related to difference and practice creating space that welcomes. By sharing our story in a safe space (if participants choose to share), our learning is enhanced. Attendees will continue to apply asking open, honest questions and deepening learning skills.
All four sessions will be facilitated by Karen Harding in association with the Center for Courage and Renewal.
Space is limited to 20 participants. This series is sequential, so we ask that you make a commitment to attend all four sessions before registering.