Leadership Skills for the First Time Supervisor
When: April 14 - 15, 2025
Time: 8 am until 5 pm
Host: Cape Fear Community College / North Campus
Instructor: Sam Davis
Leadership Skills for the First Time Supervisor
Summary:
This seminar is designed for new supervisors who are seeking tools to help them succeed in the correctional environment. Many times, new supervisors are not prepared to move from peer status to supervisor within 24 hours. Instructors share their lessons learned and what they wished they had known for this difficult transition. This interactive seminar provides the opportunity to learn from both attendees and instructors. Exercises demonstrate real-life applications to what is learned during the seminar. Get ready to fill your tool kit with information to help you succeed!
Objectives include:
- Clarify the scope and nature of a supervisory position.
- Learn some ways to manage the challenges of the role.
- Recognize the responsibilities supervisors have in their new position, to themselves, their team, and their organization.
- Learn key techniques to help new supervisors plan and prioritize effectively.
- Acquire a basic understanding of leadership, team building, communication, and motivation, and what part they play in effective supervision.
- Develop strategies for motivating a team, giving feedback, and resolving conflict.
Instructor:
Sam Davis retired as the Jail Administrator from the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, in Mason Michigan. An AJA certified Jail Manager, Sam graduated from the Corrections Academy and the 83
rd Mid-Michigan Police Academy. He trains on Workplace Diversity, Leadership, Ethics, Jail Operations, Objective Jail Classification, and more... Sam holds a Master’s Degrees in Education and is an Adjunct in the School of Criminal Justice at MSU. Sam chairs the Training and Professional Development Committee for the Board and the Leadership Track on the Conference Planning Committee and is a Lifetime Member of the AJA.
