Leadership & Supervisory Skills  Course

Leadership & Supervisory Skills Course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Leadership & Supervisory Skills Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 3,000/KES 198,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview

Effective leadership and supervision are essential for coordinating people, managing responsibilities and achieving workplace objectives. This training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to lead small teams, manage tasks and support effective employee performance.

The course focuses on leadership fundamentals, supervisory responsibilities, delegation, communication, performance management, feedback, problem solving and team coordination. Participants will develop practical approaches for managing day-to-day responsibilities, supporting team members and maintaining accountability for results.

Course Duration

3 Days

Target Audience

  • Supervisors and team leaders
  • New and aspiring supervisors
  • Managers responsible for small teams
  • Programme and project coordinators
  • Administrative and support staff
  • Operations and departmental coordinators
  • Professionals preparing for supervisory responsibilities
  • Employees seeking to strengthen leadership skills

Personal Impact

  • Develop foundational leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Improve confidence in leading small teams.
  • Strengthen task planning and delegation skills.
  • Improve workplace communication and coordination.
  • Develop effective approaches to giving feedback and guidance.
  • Strengthen performance management skills.
  • Improve problem solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Manage day-to-day supervisory responsibilities more effectively.

Organizational Impact

  • Strengthen supervisory and team leadership capacity.
  • Improve task allocation and team coordination.
  • Enhance employee accountability and performance.
  • Improve communication between supervisors and team members.
  • Support effective delegation and workload management.
  • Strengthen approaches to addressing workplace challenges.
  • Improve teamwork, productivity and achievement of objectives.
  • Develop a stronger pipeline of capable supervisors.

Course Objectives

  • Explain the fundamentals of leadership and supervision.

  • Distinguish between leadership and supervisory responsibilities.

  • Identify appropriate leadership approaches for different situations.

  • Set clear expectations and team objectives.

  • Plan and allocate tasks effectively.

  • Apply effective delegation techniques.

  • Communicate clearly with team members.

  • Provide constructive feedback and guidance.

  • Monitor and support employee performance.

  • Address workplace problems and disagreements.

  • Apply effective decision-making and problem-solving approaches.

  • Promote accountability, teamwork and productivity.

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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Leadership and Supervision

  • Introduction to leadership and supervision
  • Roles and responsibilities of supervisors
  • Leadership and supervisory approaches
  • Leading small teams effectively
  • Setting expectations and objectives
  • Building trust and professional relationships
  • Team coordination and accountability
  • Activity: Develop a simple team leadership and supervision plan for a typical workplace situation.

Module 2: Task Management, Delegation and Team Performance

  • Planning and organising team tasks
  • Prioritising responsibilities
  • Effective delegation
  • Matching tasks with skills and capabilities
  • Managing workloads and deadlines
  • Monitoring task progress
  • Supporting employee performance
  • Identifying and addressing performance gaps
  • Case Study: Analyse a team performance situation and develop an appropriate approach to task allocation, delegation and performance support.

Module 3: Communication, Feedback and Supervisory Problem Solving

  • Effective supervisory communication
  • Giving clear instructions
  • Active listening
  • Providing constructive feedback
  • Coaching and employee guidance
  • Managing difficult conversations
  • Resolving workplace disagreements
  • Problem identification and decision-making
  • Promoting accountability and teamwork
  • Role Play: Conduct a simulated supervisory conversation involving performance concerns, feedback and agreed corrective actions.
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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