Twice each year, the Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources association offers the Supervisory Leadership Development Program (SLDP) for local government managers and employees.
The interactive learning opportunity is for municipal employees to develop and refine the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for effective supervision while also sharing their own knowledge and experience.
This fall, the training program will be held in-person as three full-day sessions. The training will take place at the Leominster Emergency Management Building at 37 Carter Street, Leominster, on October 6, October 20, and November 4. All sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendance of all sessions is required to receive a Certificate of Completion.
The program represents a collaboration of the MMHR, the Collins Center for Public Management at UMass Boston, and the Department of Workplace Learning and Development at UMass Amherst. The class-style program is open to any municipal staff or manager interested in developing or strengthening their management or supervisory skills, particularly as supervisors in a unionized environment. It is applicable to many municipal departments, such as administration, conservation, facilities, finance, human resources, public safety and public works.
The program will focus on skills and strategies for managing self, managing others, managing the work, and managing the system. Specifically, it will cover:
· self-awareness and work styles
· communication and feedback
· respectful workplace practices
· planning, delegating, and employee engagement
· coaching and performance management
· progressive discipline and labor relations
Please note, each session will include independent prep work.
The class can accommodate up to 26 students, and the cost is $825. The registration deadline is September 6.
The application process is first-come, first-served, but participants will be vetted. If you have questions about the registration process, contact Isabelle Jenkins at [email protected] or 617-426-7272.
The MMA currently requires attendees of in-person events to show proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID (card, photo or QR code). (Religious or medical vaccine exemptions are allowed with a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours.) Masks are optional. These safety protocols are subject to change based on the latest public health data and guidance.
Cancellation Deadline
The non-COVID related cancellation deadline is September 9. To cancel your registration, please send an email to [email protected]. After September 9, refunds will only be considered for COVID related cancellations.
Please make checks payable to:
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources
3 Center Plaza
Suite 610
Boston, MA 02108