Foundations of Leadership: Supervisor Essentials
A High Performance Teams (HPT) Program | Co-Branded with NCBA
NCBA Learning Center
3601 Haworth DrRaleigh, NC 27609
* Registration open until 3/26/27 at 12:00 AM (EDT)
Event Details
Build the skills to lead people—not just manage work.
A focused, practical development experience for frontline supervisors, new managers and emerging leaders.
Leadership starts at the frontline.
Foundations of Leadership: Supervisor Essentials is a high-impact, in-person development experience designed for frontline supervisors and new managers.
Through real-world application, coaching and accountability, participants will build practical leadership skills they can use immediately to strengthen teams, drive performance and improve employee retention.
The program moves quickly and stays focused on the leadership essentials that matter most in the day-to-day work of managing people.
What participants will build
Set expectations, communicate effectively and help employees understand what success looks like.
Turn everyday conversations into opportunities for feedback, development and stronger results.
Create clearer ownership while giving employees the support they need to succeed.
Develop leadership habits that support engagement, collaboration and long-term employee retention.
Agenda
| March 30 | |
| 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM |
Day 1: Leading Self & Managing Performance
Transition from peer to leader HPT Assessments + communication styles Building trust and credibility Setting expectations and accountability Introduction to coaching (HPT model) |
| March 31 | |
| 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Day 2: Coaching & Team Leadership
Coaching for performance (practice-focused) Delivering feedback and difficult conversations Managing conflict and personalities Leading team alignment and engagement Action planning--- |
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Who should attend?
- New supervisors with approximately 0–3 years of leadership experience
- High-potential employees preparing to step into a leadership role
- Frontline managers who want to strengthen their core leadership skills
Two days. Skills you can use on day three.
Build a stronger foundation for leading people, developing teams and turning organizational expectations into everyday performance.