Supervisory Development Content Library

Just-in-time resources to expand your knowledge when it’s convenient for you. Explore quick guides, worksheets, templates, videos, and on-demand webinars to get tips, and practice the skills you’ve learned through online exercises at your own pace. 

Resources

Video

An Overview of Selection and Hiring (3:14)

Watch "An Overview of Selection and Hiring" video.

Quick Guide

Analyzing the Needs of the Position

When in the process of selection and hiring, taking a step back to analyze the needs of the position is an
opportunity for a refreshed, clear view of how the open position can support your department or unit. It will
also help you increase your chances of finding someone who can contribute to your department’s needs and
priorities and will result in increased effectiveness for you, your hire, and your department.

Template

Analyzing the Needs of the Position

This worksheet will help you accurately assess the needs of the position, allowing you to create an accurate and thoughtful job description that will attract a range of candidates.

Video

Assessing Performance, Potential and Readiness (3:14)

Watch the "Assessing Performance, Potential and Readiness" video. 

Quick Guide

Assessing Performance, Potential, and Readiness

Your success as a supervisor depends on your ability to provide feedback and coaching in ways that support current performance, develop potential, and ensure that people are ready for the roles and assignments you give them. Your approach will be different, depending on where the employee is on the Performance-Potential-Readiness grid.

Video

Benefits of Conflict (3:43)

Watch the "Benefits of Conflict" video.

Template

Building Resilient Teams & Departments ActionSheet

The purpose of this ActionSheet is to reinforce what you learn about resilience.  This ActionSheet accompanies the live or recorded webinar, “Building Resilient Teams and Departments.” Print or take notes electronically.